teetotalism

7.8

The practice of not drinking any alcohol at all

noun
/ˈtiːˌtoʊtəlɪzəm/

: abstinencia

He has practiced teetotalism since his early twenties and avoids all alcoholic beverages.

Examples

The movement advocating teetotalism gained popularity during the temperance era.
He practices teetotalism for health reasons.
His strict teetotalism was a source of both admiration and curiosity among his friends.
Many people choose teetotalism to avoid alcohol-related issues.
He has practiced teetotalism since his early twenties and avoids all alcoholic beverages.
Many people choose teetotalism to avoid alcohol-related issues.
The movement advocating teetotalism gained popularity during the temperance era.

Synonyms

abstinence

vsteetotalism

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61 6.4

Choosing not to do things like drinking alcohol or having sex

focuses only on avoiding alcoholic drinks rather than various pleasures

abstention

vsteetotalism

2 7.2

Choosing not to take part in something, often giving up pleasures like alcohol

applies specifically to avoiding alcoholic drinks as a principle rather than general nonparticipation

teetotaling

vsteetotalism

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Not drinking alcohol at all

is the general principle behind that act rather than the act itself

Antonyms

drinking

475 2.9

To have alcohol often and in large amounts

How Abstinent

teetotalism

7.8

moderation

47 3.5

binge

37 5.6

alcohol abuse

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Surface Forms

teetotalism singular

teetotalisms plural

Morphology

teetotalism = teetotal (opaque) = tee + total + ism

The term 'teetotal' is not transparently derived from 'total'; its origin is likely a reduplication for emphasis.

Etymology

Teetotalism comes from the old phrase tee-total: one popular story says people added tee to stress 'total' and mean 'completely' without alcohol, and the -ism part names the belief. So, teetotalism is the practice of being 'totally' without alcoholic drinks.