adj
Meaning 1
Pertaining to euthanasia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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euthanasian
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noun
Meaning 2
A supporter of the legalisation of euthanasia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- 1991 Joe Chamberlain, Re: Euthanasia Group: misc.handicap And even if you don't, you have *no* right to make it [...] easier for the euthanasians to murder those who do.
- 1996 Jeremy Anderson, Re: 16 YEAR OLD'S VIEWPOINT ON EUTHANASIA [long reply] Group: talk.euthanasia The language used by euthanasians can endanger any person.
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noun
Meaning 3
A euthaniser.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- 2008 Jerry f, Re: Archie Bunker's voting guide for November 2008. Group: alt.usage.english However, possibly euthanasians and executioners have some reason not to use this method.
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History
Etymology
From euthanasia + -an.