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teetotalism
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tee·to·tal·er or tee·to·tal·ler  (tttl-r) also tee·to·tal·ist (-st)
n.
One who abstains completely from alcoholic beverages.

tee·total·ism n.

teetotalism
the principle or conscious practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages. Also called total abstinence. — teetotaler, n.
See also: Alcohol
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.teetotalism - abstaining from alcohol
abstinence - act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
Translations
teetotalism [ˈtiːˈtəʊtəlɪzəm] Nabstinencia f (de bebidas alcohólicas)
teetotalism
nAbstinenz f


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