teetotalism

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tee·to·tal·er

or tee·to·tal·ler (tē′tōt′l-ər) also tee·to·tal·ist (-ĭst)

One who abstains completely from alcoholic beverages.

tee·to′tal·ism n.

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tee•to•tal•ism

(tiˈtoʊt lˌɪz əm, ˈtiˌtoʊt-)

n.

the principle or practice of total abstinence from intoxicating drink.

[1834]

teetotalism

the principle or conscious practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages. Also called total abstinence. — teetotaler, n.

teetotalism

noun

The practice of refraining from use of alcoholic liquors:

abstinence, dryness, soberness, sobriety, temperance.

Translations

Abstinenz

astemia completa

teetotalism

[ˈtiːˈtəʊtəlɪzəm] N → abstinencia f (de bebidas alcohólicas)

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

teetotalism

n → Abstinenz f

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

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As I approached; the diminutive, 70-something, devout Methodist, lifelong tee-totaller began to sing 'the Red Flag'.

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is a tee-totaller, vegetarian, avid Celtic fan and took the fight to the SNP on the streets of Scotland during the referendum campaign.

TOUGH-TALKING POLITICIAN WHO LOVES TAKING ON A CHALLENGE

The Lord Mayor was a tee-totaller, but he was also a good sport.

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"I never really sleep in the afternoon, if I do then I don't sleep at night," laughed the tee-totaller, who's yet to betempted to sample the Spanish nightclub scene.

IT'S A HOLA DIFFERENT BALL GAME!

Not not by me and the players, as we still have a job to do, and not for me because I'm a tee-totaller! "But certainly in the stands and around the town they will be enjoying themselves.

PAINT THE TOON BROON; We want to get party started for fans: Joey: Paint Toon broon: Barton

As a devout Christian, nonsmoker and tee-totaller, who had married the school teacher John Staff, Kathy concentrated on northern roles, playing Vera Hopkins in Coronation Street, while also demonstrating her comic touch in numerous northern-style shows.

OBITUARY

With his busy riding schedule, tee-totaller O'Donohoe, 35, didn't bother with a stag night, but his 22-year-old bride-to-be, who is now a clipper in Celik's salon on the high street, took off with some racing friends for a weekend in Ibiza, where they enjoyed hospitality at clubs Plastique, Pasha and Eden, courtesy of contacts from one of O'Donohoe's cohorts at Godolphin.

Five years after meeting on horsewalk, big day nears for O'Donohoe and fiancee; Racing people Focus on those at the heart of the action

A non-smoker and tee-totaller, the only thing Murphy spends his money on is travelling to GAA matches.

HE'S SAFE FOR NOW; PROVO BOSS GOES TO GROUND

DRUNKEN NIGHT-OUT: I'm a tee-totaller so it would have to be a night out with other people.

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HOLLYWOOD star Gwyneth Paltrow has starred in an advert for Martini despite being a yoga-loving tee-totaller herself.

HOT GOSSIP

Ltd.: Providence company that produces hard cider (ironic because Lovecraft was a tee-totaller).