Associations to the word «Abolitionism»

Wiktionary

ABOLITIONISM, noun. An opinion in favor of the abolition of something; the tenets of abolitionists. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

Dictionary definition

ABOLITIONISM, noun. The doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle