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Definition of prohibitionist - 2 dictionary results

pro⋅hi⋅bi⋅tion⋅ist

  [proh-uh-bish-uh-nist]
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–noun
1. a person who favors or advocates prohibition.
2. (initial capital letter) a member of the Prohibition party.
Origin:
1840–50; prohibition + -ist
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pro·hi·bi·tion·ist   (prō'ə-bĭsh'ə-nĭst)   
n.  

  1. One in favor of outlawing the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages.

  2. often Prohibitionist A member or supporter of the Prohibition Party.

pro'hi·bi'tion·ism n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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