teetotalism

Thân thiện

A person who practices teetotalism chooses a glass of sparkling water at a social gathering.

Definition

Noun: - The practice or principle of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks: Teetotalism refers to the personal choice or lifestyle of never consuming any beverages containing alcohol.

Usage

• Teetotalism is often adopted for personal, health, religious, or ethical reasons.
• It is a formal term describing a lifelong commitment or a sustained period of non-drinking, distinct from temporary abstinence.

Examples

• His teetotalism was well-known among his friends, who always made sure to have non-alcoholic options available at parties.
• The health benefits of teetotalism include a reduced risk of liver disease and certain cancers.
• She adopted teetotalism after realizing how alcohol negatively affected her productivity.

Advanced Usage

• Philosophical Teetotalism: Can refer to a principled stance against alcohol consumption on moral or social grounds, often linked to movements that critique the role of alcohol in society.
  • His advocacy went beyond personal choice; it was a form of philosophical teetotalism aimed at social reform.

Variants and Related Words

• Teetotal (adjective): Characterized by or practicing teetotalism.
  • He has been teetotal for a decade.
• Teetotaler (noun): A person who practices teetotalism.
  • As a lifelong teetotaler, she never visited bars.

Synonyms

• Abstinence: The act of refraining from something, especially alcohol.
• Sobriety: The state of not being intoxicated; can also imply a committed avoidance of alcohol.
• Temperance (in its strictest sense): Moderation or abstinence from alcohol, though historically associated with movements promoting teetotalism.

Antonyms

• Alcoholism: Addiction to or excessive consumption of alcohol.
• Imbibing: The act of drinking, especially alcohol.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• On the wagon: Informally describing a person who has stopped drinking alcohol, often temporarily. This is related but not synonymous with the permanent commitment implied by teetotalism.
  • After his health scare, he decided to go on the wagon.

Học thuật

Noun

1. abstaining from alcohol

Từ đồng nghĩa

• teetotaling