abstentionism

English

Etymology

French abstentionnisme. Equivalent to abstention +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/
• (US) IPA^(key): /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/, /æbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/, /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/, /əbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/

Noun

abstentionism (countable and uncountable, plural abstentionisms)

1. 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. [First attested in the mid 20^th century.]

   Abstentionism is a manifestation of political independence.

Related terms

• abstain

Translations

policy of abstaining from political participation

• Dutch: abstentionisme n

• Portuguese: abstencionismo m