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[ tee-toht-l-iz-uhm, tee-toht- ] / tiˈtoʊt lˌɪz əm, ˈtiˌtoʊt- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR teetotalism ON THESAURUS.COM
nounthe principle or practice of total abstinence from intoxicating drink. Origin of teetotalismFirst recorded in 1825–35; teetotal + -ism Words nearby teetotalismteething ring, teething troubles, teethridge, teetotal, teetotaler, teetotalism, teetotum, teevee, tef, teff, tefillah Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for teetotalismThe traveller in Newfoundland must reconcile himself to teetotalism and tea, unless he can carry his own liquor along. Sport in Vancouver and Newfoundland|John Rogers This was especially the case with regard to my disuse of intoxicating drinks, and my advocacy of teetotalism. Modern Skepticism: A Journey Through the Land of Doubt and Back Again|Joseph Barker Temperance is a moderate use of strong drink; teetotalism is absolute abstention therefrom. Explanation of Catholic Morals|John H. Stapleton There is a very strong case for vegetarianism as compared with teetotalism. All Things Considered|G. K. Chesterton
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