noun

abortionist

abortionist

The term 'abortionist' often has a negative connotation.

The term 'abortionist' often has a negative connotation.

((an abortionist)) a person who performs abortions The media portrayed him as an abortionist.

Synonyms: (more neutral) abortion provider, doctor

From 'abortion' + the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who practises or is concerned with something.

Note that this term is often used with a negative connotation. A more neutral term is 'abortion provider'.

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