Garrisonian

//ˌɡæɹɪˈsəʊ.ni.ən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A supporter of William Lloyd Garrison's ideas.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to William Lloyd Garrison (1805–1879), American abolitionist, journalist, and social reformer.

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"Of necessity, as well as of choice, I am a "Garrisonian" Abolitionist—the most unpopular appellation that any man can have applied to him, in the present state of public sentiment; yet, I am more than confident, destined ultimately to be honourably regarded by the wise and good."

Etymology

From Garrison + -ian.

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