Abnegator

/ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪtər/ noun

Definition

A person who abnegates; someone who rejects, denies, or renounces something, especially rights or responsibilities.

Etymology

Formed from the verb 'abnegate' plus the agent suffix '-or,' which creates a noun describing a person who performs the action of the verb.

Kelly Says

While 'abnegator' technically refers to someone who renounces things, the word is so rare that you'd more likely hear 'ascetic' or 'martyr' instead—language naturally gravitates toward more common terms even when older ones exist.

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