Definition of prohibitionist
: one who favors prohibition; especially, capitalized : a member of a U.S. political party advocating prohibition
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First Known Use of prohibitionist
1830
PROHIBITIONIST Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of prohibitionist for English Language Learners
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: someone who supported the laws that made the production and sale of alcohol illegal in the U.S. during Prohibition
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