Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈbɒlɪʃə/
KK: /əˈbɑːlɪʃər/
Definition
A person who officially ends or removes a law, rule, or practice.
Example
The abolisher of outdated laws worked tirelessly to reform the legal system.
Conversation

Did you hear about the new abolisher group in town?

Yeah, I read an article about them; they want to change a lot of old laws.

It's interesting to see people take action like that, isn’t it?

Definitely! An abolisher can really make a difference in society.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
eliminator
destroyer
annihilator
Antonyms
preserver
maintainer
upholder
Root Explanation
Abolisher → It is formed from "abolere" (meaning to do away with) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An abolisher is a person who does away with something, typically a law or practice.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who 'does away with' ('abolere') something — that's what an abolisher does.
Visually Confused Words
polisher
unabolished
establisher
bosher