abstentionist
n. C2 Proficiency ab·sten·tion·ist
n. a person who chooses not to vote in an election or a meeting. They do this to show they disagree with the process or the candidates.
n. a person who refuses to vote in an election or a formal meeting. Often used in political or legal contexts to describe a deliberate choice to remain neutral or to protest against the proceedings.
The abstentionist refused to cast a ballot in the local election.
The committee counted the abstentionist as a neutral party who did not support the proposed changes.
By choosing to remain an abstentionist, the delegate signaled a deep philosophical disagreement with the entire legislative framework rather than a specific policy point.