Word
abortionist
Phoneticsabor·tion·ist
US/əˈbɔɹʃənɪst/
UK/ɐbˈɔːʃənˌɪst/
Definition
n. a person who performs an abortion. This word is very formal and often used in legal or medical contexts.
n. a person who performs an abortion. Often carries a formal or clinical tone; frequently used in legal or medical literature.
Examples
“The doctor became a well-known abortionist in the region.”
“Historical records show that the local abortionist was a respected figure in the community despite the legal risks.”
“The trial focused on whether the defendant could be classified as an abortionist or if his actions fell under a different category of medical malpractice.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor became a well-known abortionist in the region.”
contextual
“Historical records show that the local abortionist was a respected figure in the community despite the legal risks.”
complex
“The trial focused on whether the defendant could be classified as an abortionist or if his actions fell under a different category of medical malpractice.”
Etymology
From abortion + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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