abortionist

a·bor·tion·ist

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-bawr-shuh-nist]
- /əˈbɔr ʃə nɪst/
- /əˈbɔː.ʃən.ɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-bawr-shuh-nist]
- /əˈbɔr ʃə nɪst/

Definitions of abortionist word

countable noun abortionist An abortionist is someone who performs abortions, usually illegally. 3
noun abortionist a person who performs abortions, esp illegally 3
noun abortionist a person who is in favour of abortion on demand 3
noun abortionist a person who performs an abortion, esp. illegally 3
noun abortionist a person who performs or induces abortions, especially illegally. 1
noun abortionist a person who favors or advocates abortion as a right or choice that all women should have. 1

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Origin of abortionist

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1870-75; abortion + -ist

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Parts of speech for Abortionist

noun

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abortionist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

abortionist usage trend in Literature

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