noun
Uncommon
abolition
ab-uh-LIHSH-uhn
Abolition (noun) means the act of officially ending a law, system, or practice, especially slavery. Example: “The abolition of slavery in the US came with the Thirteenth Amendment.”
noun
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The act of officially ending a law, system, or practice, especially slavery.
"The abolition of slavery in the US came with the Thirteenth Amendment."
"Campaigners are pushing for the abolition of the death penalty."
"Historians still discuss how the abolition of the old tax system changed village life."
How to use abolition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe formal ending of something, most famously used for the ending of slavery.
Common pairings
abolition of slavery
call for abolition
the abolition movement
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Word forms
- Plural
- abolitions
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Etymology
From Latin abolitio, from abolere ("to destroy, do away with") — see abolish.
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Rhymes for abolition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “abolition” mean?
The word “abolition” means the act of officially ending a law, system, or practice, especially slavery. In plain terms, the formal ending of something, most famously used for the ending of slavery.
How do you pronounce “abolition”?
“Abolition” is pronounced ab-uh-LIHSH-uhn (/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “abolition” in a sentence?
Here is “abolition” used in a sentence: “The abolition of slavery in the US came with the Thirteenth Amendment.”
What part of speech is “abolition”?
“Abolition” is a noun.
Where does the word “abolition” come from?
The word “abolition” comes from Latin. From Latin abolitio, from abolere ("to destroy, do away with") — see abolish.
Is “abolition” a common word?
“Abolition” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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