Synonyms for

Abolitionists

Verb / ˌæbʌˈlɪʃʌnʌsts / Another word for abolitionists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Abolitionists were people who wanted to end slavery in the United States.

Synonyms & similar words

emancipationist abolitionist emancipationists liberators

Example sentences

  1. Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist who helped slaves escape to freedom.
  2. Frederick Douglass was a famous abolitionist who wrote about his experiences as a slave.
  3. The abolitionists held rallies and protests to raise awareness about the cruelty of slavery.
  4. Many abolitionists risked their lives to help slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
  5. The abolitionists were successful in their efforts to end slavery in the United States.

Quotes

  • If there is no struggle, there is no progress. - Frederick Douglass, abolitionist
  • I have no patience with the prejudices of caste or color. I have no patience with those people who are always condemning the abolitionists. - Susan B. Anthony, suffragist and abolitionist
  • I am an abolitionist because I detest slavery. I am a Republican because I believe it is the safest platform for the preservation of freedom. - Abraham Lincoln, President and abolitionist

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