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Meaning of abstentionism | Babel Free

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

Nederlands abstentionisme

Português abstencionismo

Examples

“Abstentionism is a manifestation of political independence.”

CEFR level

C1

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

See also

abstentionist Abstentions abstentious abstentiousness Abstergent abstersion