: opposed to abortion
pro-lifer noun

Examples of pro-life in a Sentence

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The next step for conservatives in promoting pro-life values is to fully explore why the number of abortions is rising. Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 With a Republican trifecta, conservatives have a unique opportunity to define what pro-family and pro-life governance truly means. Daniel Darling, National Review, 20 Jan. 2025 Some causes included an end to the Vietnam War; nuclear disarmament; women’s equality; pro-life movement; gay/lesbian rights; freedom for Soviet Jews; fighting against AIDS; the MeToo movement; and support for Israel/denunciation of antisemitism. Paul L. Newman, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025 The party is also strongly pro-life while being staunchly anti-Islam. Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pro-life 

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pro-life was in 1970

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“Pro-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pro-life. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

pro-life

adjective
prō-ˈlīf
: opposed to abortion

Medical Definition

pro-life

adjective

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