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teetotalism

[ tee-toht-l-iz-uh m, tee-toht- ]

/ tiˈtoʊt lˌɪz əm, ˈtiˌtoʊt- /

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noun

the principle or practice of total abstinence from intoxicating drink.

Origin of teetotalism

First recorded in 1825–35; teetotal + -ism

Words nearby teetotalism

teething ring, teething troubles, teethridge, teetotal, teetotaler, teetotalism, teetotum, teevee, tef, teff, tefillah

Example sentences from the Web for teetotalism

The traveller in Newfoundland must reconcile himself to teetotalism and tea, unless he can carry his own liquor along.

Sport in Vancouver and Newfoundland |John Rogers
This was especially the case with regard to my disuse of intoxicating drinks, and my advocacy of teetotalism.

Modern Skepticism: A Journey Through the Land of Doubt and Back Again |Joseph Barker
Temperance is a moderate use of strong drink; teetotalism is absolute abstention therefrom.

Explanation of Catholic Morals |John H. Stapleton
There is a very strong case for vegetarianism as compared with teetotalism.

All Things Considered |G. K. Chesterton

Teetotalism needs talking and writing, and Cruikshank was happy to oblige.

George Cruikshank |W. H. Chesson