pro-slavery

pro-slav·er·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh sley-vuh-ree, sleyv-ree]
- /proʊ ˈsleɪ və ri, ˈsleɪv ri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh sley-vuh-ree, sleyv-ree]
- /proʊ ˈsleɪ və ri, ˈsleɪv ri/

Definitions of pro-slavery word

adjective pro-slavery favoring slavery. 1
adjective pro-slavery U.S. History. favoring the continuance of the institution of slavery of blacks, or opposed to interference with it. 1
noun pro-slavery the favoring or support of slavery. 1

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Origin of pro-slavery

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1830-40; pro-1 + slavery

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Parts of speech for Pro-slavery

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pro-slavery 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.