Definitions For Abstentionism
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.{{R:SOED5, page=9}} : {{ux, en, Abstentionism is a manifestation of political independence.}}Related terms
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Dutch: abstentionisme, n Portuguese: abstencionismo, mEtymology
{{der + en + fr + abstentionnisme}}. equivalent to abstention + ism.Is Abstentionism a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
NO
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
NO
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
17
Words with Friends
21
The word Abstentionism is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words with Friends