proslavery

[proh-sley-vuh-ree, -sleyv-ree]

pro·slav·er·y

[proh-sley-vuh-ree, -sleyv-ree]
adjective
1.
favoring slavery.
2.
U.S. History. favoring the continuance of the institution of slavery of blacks, or opposed to interference with it.
noun
3.
the favoring or support of slavery.

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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

Origin:
1830–40, Americanism; pro-1 + slavery

pro·slav·er, noun
pro·slav·er·y·ism, noun
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proslavery (ˌprəʊˈsleɪvərɪ)
 
adj
in favour of or supporting slavery

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