1. a person who gives up a position of power, especially a throne or high office

Examples

• King Edward VIII became an abdicator when he gave up the throne in 1936.
• The emperor was remembered as an abdicator who chose love over duty.
• History books often portray the abdicator as a tragic figure.
• The abdicator left the palace quietly after signing the formal documents.
• Some viewed him as a coward, others as an abdicator who made a noble sacrifice.
• The abdicator’s decision shocked the entire nation.