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—pro-lifer, n.
/proh luyf"/, adj.
opposed to legalized abortion; right-to-life. Cf. pro-choice.
[1960-65]
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pro-lifeˈ adjective
(denoting the lobby) opposing abortion, euthanasia and experimentation on human embryos
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Main Entry: ↑pro-
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pro-life UK US adjective
believing that pregnant women should not be allowed to have an abortion
Thesaurus: pregnancy and having a babyhyponym
Derived Word: pro-lifer
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pro-life «PROH LYF», adjective.
= right-to-life. (Cf. ↑right-to-life)
–pro´-lif´er, noun.
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[prō'līf]adj. opposing abortion and euthanasia
she is a pro-life activist. Compare with pro-choice
Derivatives:
pro-lifer n.
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/proʊˈlaıf/ adj
: opposed to abortion
the pro-life movement
The governor has taken a pro-life position. = The governor is pro-life.
— compare ↑pro-choice
pro-lifer noun, pl -lifers [count]
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opposed to ↑abortion
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the pro-life movement
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a pro-life campaigner
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pro-life, -lifersee pro-1 5 a.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.