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teetotalism

noun
tee·​to·​tal·​ism | \ ˈtē-ˈtō-tᵊl-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce teetotalism (audio) , -ˌtō-\

Definition of teetotalism

: the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
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Other Words from teetotalism

teetotalist \ ˈtē-​ˈtō-​tᵊl-​ist How to pronounce teetotalist (audio) , -​ˌtō-​ \ noun

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 Perhaps a sequel might suggest that Adolf Hitler’s teetotalism put him in a tetchy mood; a relaxing glass of schnapps might have kept him out of Poland. — New York Times, "Sloshed, Hammered, Blotto — We’ve Been Doing It for Ages," 30 May 2018

First Known Use of teetotalism

1834, in the meaning defined above

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