abortionist

[ uh-bawr-shuh-nist ]

noun

, Usually Disparaging.

1. a person who performs or induces abortions, especially illegally.
2. a person who favors or advocates abortion as a right or choice that all women should have.

abortionist

/ əˈbɔːʃənɪst /

noun

1. a person who performs abortions, esp illegally
2. a person who is in favour of abortion on demand

Word History and Origins

Origin of abortionist¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; abortion + -ist

Example Sentences

Kacsmaryk’s April 7 ruling bristled with antiabortion terminology such as the terms “unborn human” and “unborn child”; abortion providers were labeled “abortionists.”

From Los Angeles Times

“If district attorneys Ozanne and Chisholm do their job and ensure prosecution of abortionists in their counties is enforced, we will save lives,” said Heather Weininger, executive director of Wisconsin Right to Life.

From Seattle Times

“The abortionist is the murderer, and any law banning abortion should identify the abortionist uniquely as such.”

From Seattle Times

“As the most pro-life president in American history, I will continue to stand strong against the extreme late-term abortionist in the Democrat Party,” he said.

From Washington Times

His language echoed terminology used by antiabortion activists, referring to abortion providers as “abortionists” and to fetuses and embryos as “unborn humans.”

From Washington Post