abstentionists

[US]/əbˈstenʃənɪsts/
[UK]/əbˈstɛnʃənɪsts/

Translation

n.plural of abstentionist; people who abstain (especially from voting or participation); plural of abstentionist; people who abstain from voting or participating (especially in politics)
adj.plural form of abstentionist used attributively; relating to abstentionism; of or relating to abstentionists or abstentionism

Phrases & Collocations

abstentionists voted

abstentionist group

abstentionists declined

abstentionist stance

abstentionists abstained

abstentionists protesting

abstentionist policy

abstentionists united

abstentionist voters

abstentionists remain

Example Sentences

abstentionists refused to cast a vote during the final round of negotiations.

in the committee, abstentionists often cite conflicts of interest as their reason.

the speaker urged abstentionists to take part in the debate before deciding.

party leaders tried to sway abstentionists with last minute concessions.

analysts counted abstentionists as a decisive bloc in the close referendum.

voter turnout fell because many abstentionists stayed home on election day.

the report blamed abstentionists for delaying the budget vote until next week.

protesters marched outside the hall, demanding abstentionists reconsider their stance.

during the session, abstentionists remained silent while others argued fiercely.

journalists interviewed abstentionists to understand their motives and doubts.

when the motion passed, abstentionists faced criticism from both sides.

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