: opposed to abortion
pro-lifer noun

Examples of pro-life in a Sentence

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Despite their conservative beliefs and commitment to a biblical pro-life stance, these women often expressed deep sorrow. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025 That the federal government should do nothing to subvert states’ pro-life laws should be a point of agreement. The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025 Nor should the government mandate insurance coverage for procedures that violate core pro-life principles. Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025 Forty-three percent described themselves as pro-life. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025 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 2 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

pro-life

adjective
prō-ˈlīf
: opposed to abortion

Medical Definition

pro-life

adjective

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