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abstentionism

Noun CEFR C1
əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩

Definitions

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.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Portuguêsabstencionismo
1 more languages
Nederlandsabstentionisme

Examples

“Abstentionism is a manifestation of political independence.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

abstentionist Abstentions abstentious abstentiousness Abstergent abstersion

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