Word Noun
abstentionist
n.
C2 Proficiency ab·sten·tion·ist
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Rare
Updated