abstentionism

== English == === Etymology === From French abstentionnisme. By surface analysis, 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) 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.] ==== Related terms ==== abstentionist abstain ==== Translations ==== === References ===