abolishment

Word parts

abolish + -ment

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.mənt/

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Noun

Singular abolishment

Plural abolishments

1. (countable & uncountable) Abolishment is the action of ending something. It often refers to the end of slavery in the United States.

   The abolishment of slavery in the United States meant slaves were now free.

Related words

• abolish