What does "pro-life" mean?

Of, pertaining to, or supportive of the right to life; believing that life should be protected from its beginning to natural death in all or most circumstances.; Opposed to the practice or legalization of abortion.

What is a synonym for "pro-life"?

Common synonyms include: anti-abortion, antiabortion, antichoice, pro-birth.

Pro-life

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of, pertaining to, or supportive of the right to life; believing that life should be protected from its beginning to natural death in all or most circumstances.; Opposed to the practice or legalization of abortion. US
"They were pro-life except in cases of rape, incest, or risk to the life or health of the mother."
2
Of, pertaining to, or supportive of the right to life; believing that life should be protected from its beginning to natural death in all or most circumstances.; Opposed to the legalization of euthanasia. specifically
3
Of, pertaining to, or supportive of the right to life; believing that life should be protected from its beginning to natural death in all or most circumstances.; Opposed to the legalization of capital punishment. specifically
4
Of, pertaining to, or supportive of the right to life; believing that life should be protected from its beginning to natural death in all or most circumstances.; Opposed to suicide. specifically
"Suicidal people can have discussions about suicide on pro-life peer-to-peer forums and hotlines without fear of judgment or intervention."