kevorkian

/kəˈvɔrkiən/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of Jack Kevorkian, an American physician who advocated for assisted suicide.

“The media coverage of Kevorkian’s actions sparked a national debate on euthanasia.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of assisted suicide or euthanasia.

“The court ruling was widely criticized for its Kevorkian-like approach to the right to die.”

Synonyms

  • assisted-suicide advocate
  • euthanatist

Antonyms

  • anti-euthanasia activist
  • life-support advocate