teetotalist

Thân thiện

A teetotalist politely declines a glass of wine at a dinner party.

Definition

Noun: A person who completely abstains from drinking alcoholic beverages.

Usage

The word "teetotalist" specifically describes an individual who chooses total abstinence from alcohol. It is a formal term often used in discussions about lifestyle, health, or personal principles.

Examples

• My grandfather was a lifelong teetotalist and never touched a drop of alcohol.
• As a teetotalist, she always orders sparkling water when dining out with friends.
• The community of teetotalists advocated for healthier social alternatives to bars.

Advanced Usage

• The term can imply a principled or ideological commitment to abstinence, beyond a simple personal preference.
• It is often associated with historical temperance movements.

Variants and Related Words

• Teetotal (adjective): Practicing or advocating complete abstinence from alcohol.
  • He leads a teetotal lifestyle.
• Teetotalism (noun): The principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks.

Synonyms

• Abstainer
• Nondrinker
• Rechabite (archaic, biblical reference)

Antonyms

• Drinker
• Imbiber

Học thuật

Noun

1. a total abstainer

Từ đồng nghĩa

• teetotaler
• teetotaller