Word Noun
abolisher
n.
C1 Advanced abol·ish·er UK spelling abolishers
Definition
n.a person who officially ends a law, a system, or a practice.
n.a person who formally puts an end to a law, institution, or practice.
Examples
“The abolisher of the old tax law was celebrated.”
“History remembers him as the abolisher of the harsh labor laws that had governed the region for decades.”
“The role of the abolisher is often fraught with political risk, as dismantling a deeply entrenched system can provoke significant resistance from those who benefit from its continued existence.”
Etymology
From abolish + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Rare
Updated