ABSTENTIONISM

Etymology

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.]

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29 June 2025

ADMIRABLE

(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; ā€œan estimable young professorā€; ā€œtrains ran with admirable precisionā€; ā€œhis taste was impeccable, his health admirableā€


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Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.

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