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Free-Soilism

Free-Soilism noun: the principles of the Free Soil Party, which opposed slavery in the United States in the mid-19th century.

Noun

Free-Soilism (uncountable)

  1. (historical) The principles of the Free Soil Party, which opposed slavery in the United States in the mid-19th century.

Origin of Free-Soilism

From free + soil + -ism.

Questions about Free-Soilism

What does Free-Soilism mean?
Free-Soilism means the principles of the Free Soil Party, which opposed slavery in the United States in the mid-19th century.
What part of speech is Free-Soilism?
Free-Soilism is a noun.

Words near Free-Soilism in the dictionary

  1. free-sheet
  2. free-sheets
  3. Free-Silverism
  4. Free-Soiler
  5. Free-Soilers
  6. Free-Soilism
  7. free-solo
  8. free-soloed
  9. free-soloing
  10. free-solos
  11. free-speaking

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