abolitionist
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A person who actively campaigns to end a practice, especially slavery.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Frederick Douglass became one of the most influential _____ of the nineteenth century."
Answer: abolitionist
In your own words, what does "abolitionist" mean?
A person who actively campaigns to end a practice, especially slavery.
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