Teacher Gu's English Class
Definition: Relating to or advocating the abolition of something, especially slavery
Etymology: From abolition + -ary, first recorded in early 19th century
Pertaining to the abolition of slavery
Advocating the termination of any institution or practice
Relating to abolitionist movements
"Abolitionary" is primarily used in formal and historical contexts, particularly regarding the abolition of slavery. In modern usage, "abolitionist" is more common.
The abolitionary movement began in the 18th century.
His abolitionary views were considered radical.
This abolitionary pamphlet was published in 1820.
The abolitionist movement began in the 18th century.
His abolitionist views were considered radical.
This abolitionist pamphlet was published in 1820.
ab-uh-LISH-uh-nuh-ree
ab-uh-LISH-uh-ner-ee
Referring to historical abolition efforts
Describing abolition-related writings
Describing anti-slavery opinions
Abolitionary refers to modern prison reform. (Incorrect)
Correct: Abolitionary primarily refers to historical anti-slavery movements.
Abolitionary and abolitionist are completely interchangeable. (Incorrect)
Correct: Abolitionary is less common than abolitionist in modern usage.
1. The abolitionist movement was influential in Britain.
2. This abolitionist speech was delivered in 1831.
3. Historians study abolitionist documents.
1. Abolitionary primarily refers to historical anti-slavery movements.
2. Pronounced [ˌæbəˈlɪʃəˌnɛri] (stress on third syllable)
3. Abolitionist is more common than abolitionary.