abstentionism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A policy of abstaining or of the desirability of withholding one's vote or other participation with regard to some aspect of the political process.

Pronunciation

/əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ /æbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ /əbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/

Word forms

abstentionism abstentionisms

Etymology

From French abstentionnisme. By surface analysis, abstention + -ism.

Related words

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