ABOLITION - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
Example: the abolition of capital punishment
Categories: Termination, Ending, Conclusion
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "abolition" comes from Latin abolitiō, which comes from Middle French abolition.
🔗 Related Words
abolish – A related word in the same word family.
tion – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.