noun

abortionist

abortionist

The term 'abortionist' often has negative connotations.

The term 'abortionist' often has negative connotations.

She sought help from a doctor, not an illegal abortionist.

She sought help from a doctor, not an illegal abortionist.

((an abortionist)) a person who performs abortions, especially illegally or unskillfully The term 'abortionist' often has negative connotations.

Synonyms: abortion provider, doctor (more neutral terms)

From 'abortion' plus the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who practices something.

The suffix '-ist' (like artist, dentist) indicates a person. This is a person who performs abortions. Note the often negative or illegal implication.

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