anti-alcohol

adjective

an·​ti-al·​co·​hol ˌan-tē-ˈal-kə-ˌhȯl 

ˌan-ˌtī-

: opposed to the consumption of alcohol

anti-alcohol campaigns/legislation

Examples of anti-alcohol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The research also cautions against treating young adults as broadly sober, which makes wellness-first dating better understood as alcohol-optional rather than anti-alcohol. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

However, the panel’s work was quickly embroiled in controversy, with some members of Congress and alcohol industry trade groups alleging scientists on the project held an anti-alcohol bent. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 9 June 2026

Finally, some anti-alcohol organizations just don't want to give consumers another day to buy alcohol. — Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2024

The show was meant to benefit the Make a Difference Foundation, a nonprofit working to promote anti-drug and anti-alcohol abuse. — Amy Wolff, Popular Mechanics, 17 July 2023

Carry Nation, the anti-alcohol crusader, also paid a visit to the Holly Hotel in 1908, according to their website, destroying whiskey bottles with her ax. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Feb. 2023

In the 1960s there was backlash to the anti-alcohol movement of the early 20th century. — Sadhbh O'Sullivan, refinery29.com, 12 Oct. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-alcohol

• chloramphenicol
• dithiothreitol
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