English Reference
Noun

abortionist

n.
C1 Advanced US /əˈbɔɹʃənɪst/ UK /ɐbˈɔːʃənˌɪst/ abor·tion·ist UK spelling abortionists

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.


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.


From abortion + -ist.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level C1 · Advanced
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