antiabortion

adjective

: opposed to abortion and especially to the legalization of abortion
antiabortion lobbyists

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antiabortion was in 1866

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“Antiabortion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiabortion. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

antiabortion

adjective
: opposed to abortion and especially to the legalization of abortion
an antiabortion bill
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