teetotalism
/ˌtiˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/
noun
- The practice or principle of never drinking alcohol.
- The movement for teetotalism grew in the 19th century as a response to the problems of heavy drinking.
- His teetotalism was respected by his friends, who always offered him non-alcoholic drinks.
- She adopted teetotalism after seeing the negative effects of alcohol on her family.
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