Engelmacher

derNoun

abortionist (archaic, historical)

English translations

  1. 01

    angel maker

  2. 02

    angel-maker

Word details

German meaning
Eine Person, die illegal Abtreibungen vornimmt.
English meaning
A person who performs illegal abortions.
Synonym
Abtreiber, illegale Abtreibung
German example
Der Engelmacher wurde verhaftet.
English example
The abortionist was arrested.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Engelmacher
Plural Form
die Engelmacher

Example sentences with “Engelmacher”

  1. Der Engelmacher wurde verhaftet. (The abortionist was arrested.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Engelmacher a polite term?

No, it is a historical, derogatory term. It is masculine (der).