Definitions for abolitionismˌæb əˈlɪʃ əˌnɪz əm
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ab•o•li•tion•ismˌæb əˈlɪʃ əˌnɪz əm(n.)
the principle or policy of abolition, esp. of slavery.
Category: American History
Origin of abolitionism:
1800–10
Princeton's WordNet
abolitionism(noun)
the doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery
Wiktionary
abolitionism(Noun)
An opinion in favor of the abolition of something; the tenets of abolitionists.
Webster Dictionary
Abolitionism(noun)
the principles or measures of abolitionists
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