abstentionist

[US]/[əbˈstenʃənɪst]/
[UK]/[əbˈstenʃənɪst]/

Translation

n.A person who abstains; someone who refrains from voting or participating in something.; A person who advocates for abstention from voting or participation.

Phrases & Collocations

an abstentionist vote

abstentionist stance

becoming an abstentionist

the abstentionist policy

abstentionist behavior

pure abstentionist

abstentionist candidate

self-proclaimed abstentionist

experienced abstentionist

strong abstentionist

Example Sentences

the candidate's abstentionist stance alienated many voters.

he adopted an abstentionist approach to the debate, saying nothing.

her abstentionist policy on foreign affairs proved controversial.

the abstentionist voters chose to skip the election entirely.

an abstentionist strategy can sometimes backfire politically.

the party's abstentionist position frustrated their allies.

he was criticized for his abstentionist behavior during the vote.

many felt her abstentionist attitude was a sign of weakness.

the abstentionist senator refused to take a side on the issue.

an abstentionist approach might seem safe, but it's rarely effective.

the committee's abstentionist report lacked any firm recommendations.

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