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nephalism

noun
neph·​a·​lism | \ ˈnefəˌlizÉ™m\
plural -s

Definition of nephalism

: total abstinence from alcoholic beverages

History and Etymology for nephalism

Middle Greek nēphalismos soberness, from Greek nēphalios sober (from nēphein to be sober, drink no wine) + -ismos -ism; akin to Armenian nautʽi sober

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