TEETOTALISM

teetotaling, teetotalism

(noun) abstaining from alcohol

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

teetotalism (uncountable)

Abstinence from the consumption of alcohol.

Synonyms

• temperance

Source: Wiktionary


Tee*to"tal*ism, n.

Definition: The principle or practice of entire abstinence, esp. from intoxicating drinks.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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