abolition
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.”
How to use abolition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe formal ending of something, most famously used for the ending of slavery.
Word forms
abolitions plural
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The _____ of slavery in the US came with the Thirteenth Amendment.
Etymology
From Latin abolitio, from abolere ("to destroy, do away with") — see abolish.
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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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