nephalism

nephalism

(ˈnɛfəˌlɪzəm)

n

teetotalism; abstinence from alcohol

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nephalism

an adherence to the tenets of teetotalism. — nephalist, n., adj. — nephalistic, adj.

See also: Alcohol

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