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

Among Cogswell’s obsessions was teetotalism.

From Washington Post

But teetotalism made him a “weird kid” in the small Bavarian town where he grew up.

From Scientific American

The country’s ill-advised attempt at government-mandated teetotalism during Prohibition left scars on the Constitution showing a hard-learned lesson.

From Washington Times

Teetotalism also means Hynde doesn’t like restaurants or loud parties.

From The Guardian

It may have been the world’s worst advertisement for teetotalism.

From The Guardian