antiprohibitionist

antiprohibitionist

An antiprohibitionist speaks at a public meeting against the ban on alcohol.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who opposes prohibition: An "antiprohibitionist" is an individual who advocates against the legal banning of something, especially the prohibition of alcohol. This term is primarily used in historical and political contexts, particularly relating to the temperance movement in the United States.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Many antiprohibitionists argued that banning alcohol only increased illegal activity. (A person who opposed the prohibition of alcohol.)
    • The debate between prohibitionists and antiprohibitionists was fierce in the 1920s. (Individuals who advocated against the legal ban on alcohol.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Antiprohibitionist movement": a collective effort or campaign against prohibition.

    • The antiprohibitionist movement gained momentum as public opinion shifted. (The group opposing the ban on alcohol grew stronger.)

  • "Antiprohibitionist stance": a position or viewpoint that opposes prohibition.

    • She took an antiprohibitionist stance during the city council meeting. (She argued against a proposed ban.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Antiprohibition (noun/adj): opposition to prohibition; relating to such opposition.

    • The antiprohibition sentiment was widespread in urban areas. (The feeling against banning alcohol was common.)

  • Prohibitionist (noun): a person who supports prohibition, especially of alcohol.

    • The prohibitionist argued that alcohol was a moral evil. (A supporter of banning alcohol.)

  • Prohibition (noun): the act of forbidding something, especially by law.

    • The prohibition of alcohol lasted from 1920 to 1933 in the United States. (The legal ban.)
Synonyms
  • Opponent of prohibition: a person who is against a legal ban.
  • Anti-temperance advocate: someone who does not support the temperance movement (which sought to ban alcohol).
Related Idioms

  • "To fight the dry law": to oppose laws banning alcohol (informal, historical).

    • He was known for fighting the dry law in his state. (He actively opposed alcohol prohibition.)

  • "To be on the wet side": to support the availability of alcohol; to be against prohibition (slang, historical).

    • During the debate, she was clearly on the wet side. (She opposed the ban on alcohol.)