PROHIBITIONISTS

Noun

prohibitionists

plural of prohibitionist

Source: Wiktionary


PROHIBITIONIST

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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