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Definition of Prohibitionist
1. Noun. A reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages.
Generic synonyms: Crusader, Meliorist, Reformer, Reformist, Social Reformer
Specialized synonyms: Carry Amelia Moore Nation, Carry Nation, Nation, Frances Elizabeth Caroline Willard, Willard
Derivative terms: Prohibition, Prohibition
Definition of Prohibitionist
1. n. One who favors prohibitory duties on foreign goods in commerce; a protectionist.
Definition of Prohibitionist
1. Noun. A person who agrees with, or advocates a prohibition; especially with the outlawing of the sale of alcoholic beverages ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Prohibitionist
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Prohibitionist
Literary usage of Prohibitionist
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Republican Text Book for the Campaign of 1898 by Republican Congressional Committee (1898)
"Republican 32073 prohibitionist 818 9th Dis. Republican 32949 prohibitionist 866
10th Dis. Republican 31459 Populist 1401 llth Dis. ..."
2. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1901)
"... 17184: Reed (Socialist-Labor), 2858; Metcalf (prohibitionist), 1848. The amendment
to the Constitution changing the time of election was carried by a ..."
3. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1917)
"Short, Wallace Martin, 1866- Why I am not a prohibitionist. Ind 90:170-1 Shrubs
In the garden picture. HJ Koehler. 11 Ap 21 '17 Short ballot Short ballot. ..."
4. A Text-book of True Temperance by Michael Monahan (1909)
"Lincoln No prohibitionist. Austere invective is hurled at us by the National
prohibitionist because we accuse the prohibition party ..."
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