abstentionism

[ ab-sten-shuh-niz-uhm ]

noun
  1. the refusal of a government to participate in international relations or alliances that it regards as detrimental to its interests.

Origin of abstentionism

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Other words from abstentionism

  • ab·sten·tion·ist, noun, adjective

Words Nearby abstentionism

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