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View synonyms for abstainer

abstainer

[ ab-stey-ner ]

noun

  1. a person who abstains from something regarded as improper or unhealthy, especially the drinking of alcoholic beverages.
  2. a person who abstains from anything.

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Other Words From

  • nonab·stainer noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of abstainer1

First recorded in 1525–35; abstain + -er 1

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