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单词 teetotalist
释义

teetotalism

noun

tee·​to·​tal·​ism ˈtē-ˈtō-tᵊl-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce teetotalism (audio)
-ˌtō-
: the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
teetotalist
ˈtē-ˈtō-tᵊl-ist How to pronounce teetotalism (audio)
-ˌtō-
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web For the past few years, Americans have increasingly dabbled with teetotalism. Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 25 Jan. 2020 Perhaps a sequel might suggest that Adolf Hitler’s teetotalism put him in a tetchy mood; a relaxing glass of schnapps might have kept him out of Poland. New York Times, 30 May 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

teetotalist

noun

as in abstainer
a person who abstains from alcoholic beverages there will be a variety of beverages available, including wine, beer, and for the teetotalists, soft drinks

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • abstainer
  • teetotaller
  • nondrinker
  • teetotaler
  • dry
  • prohibitionist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • alcoholic
  • drinker
  • drunkard
  • drunk
  • inebriate
  • wet
  • bibber
  • tippler
  • sot
  • boozer
  • boozehound
  • souse
  • barfly
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