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.
Synonyms
  • abortion rights
  • reproductive rights
  • pro-abortion (in specific contexts)