Abolitionist
Definition
An abolitionist is a person who actively works to end or abolish a certain practice, particularly referring to the movement against slavery.
Analogy
Imagine you have a friend who hates bullying and takes action to stop it. This friend is like an abolitionist, fighting against the harmful practice of bullying.
Related terms
Slavery: The ownership and exploitation of individuals as property, denying them basic human rights.
Emancipation: The act of setting someone free from bondage or oppression.
Underground Railroad: A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans in the United States to reach freedom in the North.
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