1. people who give up a position of power or responsibility, especially rulers who renounce their throne
Usage: plural of abdicator

Examples

• The abdicators left their kingdoms in search of simpler lives.
• History remembers few abdicators who willingly gave up power.
• The abdicators were criticized for abandoning their duties during the crisis.
• Some abdicators later regretted their decision to step down.
• The council consisted of former rulers and other political abdicators.
• These abdicators chose exile over the burden of leadership.