释义 |
abstentionist|æbˈstɛnʃənɪst| [f. abstention + -ist.] One who practises or approves abstention.
1880Blackw. Mag. June 810 We may expect other Conservative abstentionists to imitate the good example set by Lord Carnarvon. Also attrib. (passing into adj.).
1927Glasgow Herald 10 Aug. 10/2 The exhilarating risks of a forward, as distinct from a cautious and abstentionist, policy. 1955Times 14 July 6/4 The break-away ‘abstentionist’ group of the Argentine Conservative..Party has issued a declaration demanding the resignation of President Perón. |