teetotalism

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noun (1)

tee·​to·​tal·​ism ˈtē-ˈtō-tᵊl-ˌi-zəm 

-ˌtō-

: the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks

teetotalist

ˈtē-ˈtō-tᵊl-ist 

-ˌtō-

noun

teetotalist

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noun (2)

tee·​to·​tal·​ist -ᵊlə̇st 

plural -s

: one who advocates or practices teetotalism

Examples of teetotalism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Arguably, the relationship between progressivism and teetotalism was further cemented during the Biden Administration. — Alexander Nazaryan, New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2026

Drink makers are also facing an existential threat from a growing tide of teetotalism, especially from Gen Z drinkers. — Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 30 Jan. 2024

Colorado Off-Slope Experience Even though Utah has a reputation for tilting toward teetotalism, this battle isn’t a walkover for Colorado. — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022

Among Cogswell’s obsessions was teetotalism. — John Kelly, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022

For the past few years, Americans have increasingly dabbled with teetotalism. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 25 Jan. 2020

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, 30 May 2018

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

teetotal entry 1 + -ist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teetotalism

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