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ADL

1 American  
[ey-dee-el] / ˈeɪˈdiˈɛl /

abbreviation

  1. activity of daily living.

ADL 2 American  
Or A.D.L.

abbreviation

  1. Anti-Defamation League: an organization, initially established to combat anti-Jewish bigotry and intolerance, whose mission has expanded over time to include advocacy for many marginalized groups.

Example Sentences

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The ADL has seen a surge in reported incidents against Jewish people since the Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

In a quote-tweet, ADL CEO Johnathan Greenblatt warned Musk that it was “inappropriate and offensive to make light of..a singularly evil event.”

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025

And it’s particularly odd to see the ADL standing up for Musk.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2025

The ADL said that it expected its preliminary numbers to increase as it receives more data.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024

Founded in 1913 to combat anti-Jewish bigotry, the ADL was once respected for its civil-rights work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

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