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Definition of Abolitionism

1. Noun. The doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery.

Definition of Abolitionism

1. n. The principles or measures of abolitionists.

Definition of Abolitionism

1. Noun. An opinion in favor of the abolition of something; the tenets of abolitionists. ¹

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Definition of Abolitionism

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Abolitionism

Literary usage of Abolitionism

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Negro in Pennsylvania: Slavery--servitude--freedom, 1639-1861, by Edward Raymond Turner (1912)
"abolitionism and anti-slavery were in many respects different. ... abolitionism exercised a powerful influence in Pennsylvania from 1775 until 1861, ..."

2. The Old Guard: A Monthly Journal Devoted to the Principles of 1776 and 1787 by Charles Chauncey Burr, Thomas Dunn English (1864)
"... precisely as it was understood by those who made it abolitionism is hard at work to destroy it Who show the most respect for the Constitution, ..."

3. Social Destiny of Man, Or, Association and Reorganization of Industry by Albert Brisbane (1840)
"SERVITUDES OF LABOR AND abolitionism. CHAPTER NINTH. ... abolitionism. The combat of our fathers was for Political liberty, let ours be for Industrial ..."

4. A History of Methodism: Comprising a View of the Rise of this Revival of by Holland Nimmons McTyeire (1888)
"The Situation—abolitionism a Failure in the Church, a Success Outside of it- ... We have seen "modern abolitionism," an irrepressible anil irritating humor ..."

5. The Life and Theatrical Times of Charles Kean, F.S.A. by Fanny Kemble, Kate Field, John William Cole (1882)
"... of the Southern States would certainly have been forestalled by the speedier action of lynch- law, in putting a stop to my experimental abolitionism. ..."

6. Reminiscences of Levi Coffin, the Reputed President of the Underground by Levi Coffin (1876)
"... my conversion to abolitionism from an incident which occurred when I was about seven years old. It made a deep and lasting impression on my mind, ..."

7. "Liberty" by Julius Rubens Ames (1837)
"The principal part of what relates to abolitionism has been copied into the ... A more appropriate title for that part which relates to abolitionism would ..."

8. Slavery by William Ellery Channing (1836)
"abolitionism. THE word ABOLITIONIST, in its true meaning, comprehends every man who feels himself bound to exert his influence for removing slavery. ..."

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