pro-life

/ˌˈproʊ ˌlaɪf/
/prəʊˈlaɪf/
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Definitions of pro-life
  1. adjective
    advocating full legal protection of embryos and fetuses (especially opposing the legalization of induced abortions)
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    antonyms:
    pro-choice
    advocating a woman's right to control her own body (especially her right to an induced abortion)
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