Opposed to or against slavery; advocating for the abolition of slavery and equal rights for all people.
From anti- (against) + slavery. Emerged in 18th century with abolitionist movements, especially in Britain and America.
The antislavery movement created modern human rights activism—abolitionists invented many of the protest tactics we still use today, like boycotts and mass petitions.
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