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Definition of abstainer noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

abstainer

noun

/əbˈsteɪnə(r)/

/əbˈsteɪnər/

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a person who chooses not to vote either in favour of or against something

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a person who abstains from something, especially alcohol

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