abolitionism /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.əˌnɪz.m̩/ noun5 •Support for the abolition of something; the tenets of abolitionists.Abolitionism is still a powerful philosophy among contemporary feminists, both in the West and in the developing world. — 2006 •Support for the abolition of prisons. •Support for the abolition (banning) of sex work. •Support for the abolition (banning) of abortion. •(historical) Support for the abolition of slavery. formsabolitionisms