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abolitionthe action of formally putting an end to a system, practice, or institution

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of formally putting an end to a system, practice, or institution

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 제도나 관행을 공식적으로 폐지하는 것

Korean pronunciation: 애-버-리-션 (강세: 리)

Example Sentences

  • The students celebrated the abolition of the 'no phones in cafeteria' rule.
  • Many historians study the abolition movement in 19th century America.
  • My mom's abolition of the 'clean your room' policy lasted exactly one day.

abolition

NOUN

//ˌæbəˈlɪʃən//

the action of formally putting an end to a system, practice, or institution

abolition concept
💡 Concept

Formally ending an outdated system

abolition rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Demolition brings abolition, blueprints bring solution!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixab--
Rootolish
Suffix--tion

Origin

라틴어 'abolere(파괴하다, 없애다)'에서 유래되었습니다. 고대 로마에서 법이나 제도를 완전히 없애버릴 때 사용했던 단어입니다.

🎵Rhyme

demolitionresolutionsolution
demolition
resolution
solution

🔗Collocations

abolition of slavery
call for abolition
complete abolition
abolition movement
gradual abolition

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The students celebrated the abolition of the 'no phones in cafeteria' rule.

Many historians study the abolition movement in 19th century America.

😄 Fun example

My mom's abolition of the 'clean your room' policy lasted exactly one day.

The government announced the abolition of several outdated laws.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

eliminationterminationcancellationrepealannulment

Antonyms

establishmentintroductionimplementation

Related

abolishabolitionistreformrevolution

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