euthanasian

noun, adj — 3 senses

euthanasian

noun

Etymology From euthanasia + -an.

1

A supporter of the legalisation of euthanasia.

  • 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.
2

A euthaniser.

  • 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.

euthanasian

adj

Etymology From euthanasia + -an.

1

Pertaining to euthanasia.

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