proslavery

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

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adjective

favoring slavery.
U.S. History. favoring the continued enslavement of Black people, or opposed to ending or altering the institution of slavery.

proslavery

/ ˌprəʊˈsleɪvərɪ /

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An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; pro- ¹ + slavery

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Predictably, this latter idea was adopted by some members of the proslavery lobby in the United States.

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In the country, at this time, there was strictly no dividing line between Antislavery and Proslavery.

Even some of the most Proslavery Democrats of the past are fully up to your ground to-day.

Our Proslavery education is costing a great deal,—it threatens to cost us our country!

The Proslavery interest in the Senate is quite respectful, and does not indulge in the old-time bluster and parade.

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