How to Pronounce "abolitionist"
word
ˌæbəˈɫɪʃənəst
ab-uh-LISH-uh-nist
ˌæbəlˈɪʃənˌɪst
ab-uh-LISH-uh-nist
Definition
An abolitionist is a person who actively works to end a specific system or practice, especially slavery.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæbəˈɫɪʃənəst
British English
ˌæbəlˈɪʃənˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-uh-LISH-uh-nist
UK
ab-uh-LISH-uh-nist
Listen in Context
Frederick Douglass was a famous abolitionist.
An abolitionist worked to end slavery.
Many abolitionists spoke at public meetings.
She was inspired by the courage of the abolitionists she read about.