: opposed to abortion
pro-lifer noun

Examples of pro-life in a Sentence

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Second, Trump took steps toward reversing the Biden administration's weaponization of the justice system by pardoning 23 peaceful pro-life protesters. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 But during this past election year, players like Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, a pro-life advocate, publicly supported Trump. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025 In recent weeks, Hispanic leaders have signed letters to Congress and joined coalitions of like-minded pro-life and pro-family leaders calling for a greater focus on the needs of families. Carlos Duran, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025 The next step for conservatives in promoting pro-life values is to fully explore why the number of abortions is rising. Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for pro-life 

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pro-life was in 1970

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“Pro-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pro-life. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

pro-life

adjective
prō-ˈlīf
: opposed to abortion

Medical Definition

pro-life

adjective

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