abstentionism
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
French abstentionnisme. Equivalent to abstention + -ism.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (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[edit]
abstentionism (countable and uncountable, plural abstentionisms)
- 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 20th century.][1]
- Abstentionism is a manifestation of political independence.
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
policy of abstaining from political participation
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