abstentionism

[ab-sten-shuh-niz-uhm]

noun

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

Origin:
abstention + -ism

Related forms

ab·sten·tion·ist, noun, adjective

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Abstentionism is always a great word to know.

So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

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