teetotalism

[ tee-toht-l-iz-uhm, tee-toht- ]

noun

1. the principle or practice of total abstinence from intoxicating drink.

Word History and Origins

Origin of teetotalism¹

First recorded in 1825–35; teetotal + -ism

Example Sentences

But if he did, it was in silence and darkness; with an ever-present feeling that teetotalism was his only true course.

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The traveller in Newfoundland must reconcile himself to teetotalism and tea, unless he can carry his own liquor along.

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I am still more than ever convinced that teetotalism is right and needful for the success of native Christian life in China.

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Who but the veriest fanatic of teetotalism would grudge me those hours so gloriously redeemed?

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It involves the title of this paper, and a little fair trying of teetotalism by its own tests.

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