Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pro-choice

adjective

/ˌproʊ ˈʧɔɪs/

Definition

The belief that a woman should have the right to choose whether to continue a pregnancy.

Examples

Many people identify as pro-choice, believing in a woman’s right to make decisions about her own body.
The pro-choice movement campaigns for accessibility to safe and legal abortion services.

Meaning

Pro-choice advocates support the legal option for a woman to decide if she wants to have an abortion, emphasizing personal autonomy and reproductive rights.