abstainer

[ ab-stey-ner ]

/ æbˈsteɪ nər /

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noun

a person who abstains from something regarded as improper or unhealthy, especially the drinking of alcoholic beverages.

a person who abstains from anything.

Origin of abstainer

First recorded in 1525–35; abstain + -er¹

OTHER WORDS FROM abstainer

non·ab·stain·er, noun

Words nearby abstainer

absorptive, absorptivity, absquatulate, ABS resin, abstain, abstainer, abstemious, abstention, abstentionism, abstergent, abstersive

Example sentences from the Web for abstainer

Hence, other things being equal, the abstainer had a great advantage.
Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why|Martha M. Allen
The abstainer, like the Nazirite, is his own witness, his own judge.
The Expositor's Bible:The Book of Numbers|Robert A. Watson
He ceased to be an abstainer, and life changed at once for himself and for all those with whom he came in contact.
The Girls of St. Olave's|Mabel Mackintosh
You remember,” she added, “the day you dined with us a long time ago, when you asked papa about becoming an abstainer?
Frank Oldfield|T.P. Wilson

"I did not stay late—and I am an abstainer," said Reggie, wishing his visitor would depart.
The Girls of St. Olave's|Mabel Mackintosh