abortionist

noun

1. (offensive, sometimes)A person who performs abortions, especially illegally or secretly.

   “Mad. Restell, the celebrated Abortionist [is arrested].”

   “The quack abortionist, with “a little knowledge,” impudently, remorselessly, and secretly employs his craft for filthy lucre’s sake, perpetrating one crime to conceal another, at which science and charity blush.”

   “Such a fetus is perfectly viable save for the act of the abortionist.”

   “According to Bray, “there is a difference between taking a retired abortionist and executing him, and killing a practicing abortionist who is regularly killing babies.” The first act is in Bray’s view retributive, the second defensive.”

   “In 1962, when abortion was still illegal, I published an anonymous interview with Dr. Robert Spencer, a humane abortionist who was known as “The Saint.””

2. (derogatory)A person who advocates for or supports the legality of abortion.

   “For quotations using this term, see Citations:abortionist.”