antiabortionist
Opposes ending pregnancies
An antiabortionist is a person who opposes abortion, typically advocating for legal restrictions or outright bans.
The term appears in journalism and political discourse: Antiabortionists gathered outside the clinic.
Those holding this position often prefer "pro-life," viewing "antiabortionist" as reductive.
Also spelled anti-abortionist.
Against elective pregnancy termination
- right-to-lifeAgainst elective pregnancy termination
- sanctity of lifePrinciple that existence is sacred
- fetal rightsLegal claims of the unborn
- personhoodStatus as a person
heartbeat bill · conception · unborn · innocence · protection · viability · natural law · human dignity
Public expression of disapproval
- rallyGathering for a cause
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- picketingOrganized protest outside workplace
- marchRhythmic group walk
vigil · campaign · lobbying · advocacy · petition · leafletting · placard · banner
Cautious about altering customs
- RepublicanGOP party member
- religious rightFaith-based political movement
- evangelicalZealously advocating beliefs
- Catholic bishopsSenior ordained church overseers
March for Life · trigger law · constitutional amendment · Supreme Court · overturn · legislation · ballot measure · single-issue voter
Supporting legal abortion access
- reproductive rightsBodily autonomy in family planning
- Roe v. WadeAbortion legalization ruling
- Planned ParenthoodReproductive health services nonprofit
- bodily autonomyControl over one's physique
women's rights · family planning · trimester · reproductive justice
pro-life
Against elective pregnancy termination
- right-to-lifeAgainst elective pregnancy termination
- sanctity of lifePrinciple that existence is sacred
- fetal rightsLegal claims of the unborn
personhood · heartbeat bill · conception · unborn · innocence · protection · viability · natural law · human dignity · reverence
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- rallyGathering for a cause
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- picketingOrganized protest outside workplace
march · vigil · campaign · lobbying · advocacy · petition · leafletting · placard · banner · grassroots
conservative
Cautious about altering customs
- RepublicanGOP party member
- religious rightFaith-based political movement
- evangelicalZealously advocating beliefs
Catholic bishops · March for Life · trigger law · constitutional amendment · Supreme Court · overturn · legislation · ballot measure · single-issue voter · state legislature
pro-choice
Supporting legal abortion access
- reproductive rightsBodily autonomy in family planning
- Roe v. WadeAbortion legalization ruling
- Planned ParenthoodReproductive health services nonprofit
bodily autonomy · women's rights · family planning · trimester · reproductive justice
abortion, abort, abortive, abortions, abortionist, antiabortion, abortionists