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abstentionism en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/æbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ (US)
/əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ (US)
/əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ (Received-Pronunciation)
/æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ (US)
/əbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ (US)

Etymology

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

Meanings

(countable, uncountable) 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.
- Abstentionism is a manifestation of political independence.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
abstentionisms	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Relateds

abstentionist · abstain

Translations (2)

pt abstencionismo (policy of abstaining from political participation) · nl abstentionisme (policy of abstaining from political participation)