abolitionism
/ˌæbəˈlɪʃəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- The belief or movement that aims to officially end a practice or system, especially slavery.
- The history of abolitionism shows how ordinary people can create great change.
- Abolitionism was a powerful force in the 1800s, leading to the end of the slave trade.
- Many modern activists practice abolitionism by fighting against human trafficking.
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