: opposed to abortion
pro-lifer noun

Examples of pro-life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Democrats and the media are conspiring to sow confusion about pro-life laws. Becket Adams, National Review, 29 Sep. 2024 And so for not only pro-life conservatives but fiscal conservatives, who want limited government and less spending, this is a little bit disturbing to see where Trump is going on these issues. NBC News, 1 Sep. 2024 Cheney and her father have had sharp policy differences with the Biden administration, and both have been long supporters of pro-life causes. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024 Helling also supports pro-life policies and favors imposing term limits on the House, Senate, and Supreme Court. Which Republicans are running for U.S. Senate? Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pro-life 

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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 5 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

pro-life

adjective
prō-ˈlīf
: opposed to abortion

Medical Definition

pro-life

adjective

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