"pro-slavist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pro-slavists [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pro-slavist (plural pro-slavists)
  1. (US, historical) A supporter of slavery in the United States. Tags: US, historical Categories (topical): Slavery Synonyms: proslavist
    Sense id: en-pro-slavist-en-noun-VFeYJkGs Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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