What does the phrase "pro life" actually mean? The following list from Addicting Information doesn't apply to everyone who calls himself or herself "pro life," but it's a useful list to consult when someone claims they are pro-life. They might mean one or more of the following, each of which is elaborated at Addicting Information: 1. Anti-Abortion: 2. Anti-Choice 2. Pro-Fetus 4. Pro-Birth 5. Pro-Controlling Women 6: Pro-Abuse 7. Anti-Sex 8. Pro-Religious Control 9. Misogynist