PROSLAVERY


Meaning of PROSLAVERY in English

— proslaver , n. — proslaveryism , n.

/proh slay"veuh ree, -slayv"ree/ , adj.

1. favoring slavery.

2. U.S. Hist. favoring the continuance of the institution of slavery of blacks, or opposed to interference with it.

n.

3. the favoring or support of slavery.

[ 1830-40, Amer.; PRO- 1 + SLAVERY ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .