free-soil

free–soil

adj

Definition of FREE-SOIL

1

: characterized by free soil <free–soil states>

2

capitalized F&S : opposing the extension of slavery into United States territories and the admission of slave states into the Union prior to the Civil War; specifically : of, relating to, or constituting a minor United States political party having these aims

— Free–Soil·er \-ˈsȯi-lər\ noun

— Free–Soil·ism \-ˈsȯi(ə)-ˌli-zəm\ noun

First Known Use of FREE-SOIL

1846