teetotalist


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tee·to·tal·er

or tee·to·tal·ler  (tē′tōt′l-ər) also tee·to·tal·ist (-ĭst)
n.
One who abstains completely from alcoholic beverages.
tee·to′tal·ism n.
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Noun1.teetotalist - a total abstainer
teetotaler, teetotaller
abstinent, nondrinker, abstainer - a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
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