1. abstentionist - Noun
2. abstentionist - Adjective
abstentionist (comparative more abstentionist, superlative most abstentionist)
relating to or in accordance with abstentionism.
abstentionist (plural abstentionists)
A practitioner or advocate of not getting involved politically. [First attested in the late 19 century.]
An abstentionist only has influence through public opinion.
Constance Markievicz was the first woman elected to the House of Commons in December 1918 but, in line with Sinn Féin 's abstentionist policy, did not take her seat. Source: Internet
The group around L'Ordine Nuovo declaimed incessantly against the Italian Socialist Party's centrist leadership and ultimately allied with Bordiga's far larger "abstentionist" faction. Source: Internet
However, in his address Adams said, "We are an abstentionist party. Source: Internet
While Sinn Féin still held to an abstentionist line, Fianna Fáil was dedicated to republicanising the Free State from within if it gained power. Source: Internet