Definition of Teetotalism

1. Noun. Abstaining from alcohol.

Exact synonyms: Teetotaling
Generic synonyms: Abstinence
Derivative terms: Teetotalist

Definition of Teetotalism

1. n. The principle or practice of entire abstinence, esp. from intoxicating drinks.

Definition of Teetotalism

1. Noun. (informal) Practice and promotion of complete abstinence from alcohol. ¹

2. Noun. Abstinence from the consumption of alcohol. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Teetotalism

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Teetotalism

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teetotalism (current term)
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teewit

Literary usage of Teetotalism

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Bacchus Dethroned: Prize Essay by Frederick Powell (1878)
"The deductions of the former fully confirm the teachings of the latter, and now teetotalism has become a great scientific fact. So having first principles ..."

2. Bacchus Dethroned: Prize Essay by Frederick Powell (1874)
"The deductions of the former fully confirm the teachings of the latter, and now teetotalism has become a great scientific fact. So having first principles ..."

3. The Temperance Movement and Its Workers: A Record of Social, Moral by Peter Turner Winskill (1891)
"John Bowes became a Teetotaller — Mr. J. Livesey on Unsectarian teetotalism — Welsh Total Abstinence Festival —Signs of Progress— Liverpool Festival, ..."

4. Through Siberia by Henry Lansdell (1882)
"The Sungari. — Chinese exclusiveness. — Course of the river. — The Amur province. — An excise officer. — Remarks on alcohol. — teetotalism in Russia. ..."

5. Through Siberia by Henry Lansdell (1882)
"Shooting a dog.—The Sungari.—Chinese exclusiveness.—Course of the river.— The Amur province.—An excise officer.—Remarks on alcohol.— teetotalism in Russia. ..."

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