WorldAugust 21, 2026

abortionists

uh-BOR-shuh-nists

Definition

Medical professionals or practitioners who perform abortion procedures.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'abortio,' meaning 'to miscarry' or 'to bring forth prematurely,' combined with the suffix '-ist' denoting a person who performs a specific action or follows a practice.

In the news

The term is used by pro-life advocates to describe providers of abortion services, emphasizing their opposition to the professionals and the medical practices involved.

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