Pro-life
(adjective)
- Opposing the legalization or practice of abortion.
- Advocate for the legal protection of human life from the moment of conception to natural death.
- Opposing euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Origin:
The term pro-life is a shortening of the phrase "in favor of the right to life" and it has been in use since the 20th century.
Examples:
- She is a pro-life advocate.
- The pro-life movement is fighting for the rights of the unborn.
- He is pro-life and against abortion.
- The pro-life community is against the repeal of the abortion laws.
- The pro-life stance is that all human life is valuable and should be protected.