PROHIBITIONIST

dry, prohibitionist

(noun) a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

prohibitionist (plural prohibitionists)

A person who agrees with, or advocates a prohibition, especially the outlawing of the sale of alcoholic beverages

Source: Wiktionary


Pro`hi*bi"tion*ist, n.

1. One who favors prohibitory duties on foreign goods in commerce; a protectionist.

2. One who favors the prohibition of the sale (or of the sale and manufacture) of alcoholic liquors as beverages.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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