abolitionist

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First attested in 1788. abolition + -ist.

First known use, by meaning

• since the late 18ᵗʰ century In favor of the abolition of slavery.
• since the late 18ᵗʰ century A person favoring or advocating for the abolition of any particular institution or practice.
• since the late 18ᵗʰ century A person favoring or advocating for the abolition of slavery.