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teetotalism

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tee⋅to⋅tal⋅ism

[tee-toht-l-iz-uhm, tee-toht-]
–noun
the principle or practice of total abstinence from intoxicating drink.

Origin:
1825–35; teetotal + -ism
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tee·to·tal·er or tee·to·tal·ler   (tē'tōt'l-ər)   
n.  One who abstains completely from alcoholic beverages.
tee·to'tal·ism n.
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