abstentionist

noun, adj — 2 senses

abstentionist

noun

UK /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪst/ · US /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪst/

Etymology From abstention + -ist.

1

A practitioner or advocate of not getting involved politically.

An abstentionist only has influence through public opinion.

Related terms: abstentionism

abstentionist

adj

Etymology From abstention + -ist.

1

relating to or in accordance with abstentionism.

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