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- [proh-sley-vuh-ree, -sleyv-ree]
- /proʊˈsleɪ və ri, -ˈsleɪv ri/
- /prˈɒsleɪvəri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [proh-sley-vuh-ree, -sleyv-ree]
- /proʊˈsleɪ və ri, -ˈsleɪv ri/
Definitions of proslavery word
- adjective proslavery favoring slavery. 1
- adjective proslavery U.S. History. favoring the continuance of the institution of slavery of blacks, or opposed to interference with it. 1
- noun proslavery the favoring or support of slavery. 1
- adjective proslavery in favour of or supporting slavery 0
- adjective proslavery in favor of slavery 0
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Origin of proslavery
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 Proslavery
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proslavery 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 64% 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.
proslavery usage trend in Literature
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