teetotalism

tee·to·tal·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tee-toht-l-iz-uh m, tee-toht-]
- /tiˈtoʊt lˌɪz əm, ˈtiˌtoʊt-/
- /ˌtiː.ˈtəʊt.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tee-toht-l-iz-uh m, tee-toht-]
- /tiˈtoʊt lˌɪz əm, ˈtiˌtoʊt-/

Definitions of teetotalism word

noun teetotalism the principle or practice of total abstinence from intoxicating drink. 1
noun teetotalism the principle or practice of never drinking any alcoholic liquor 0

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Origin of teetotalism

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; teetotal + -ism

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Parts of speech for Teetotalism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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teetotalism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for teetotalism

noun teetotalism

abstinence — Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
astringency — An astringent taste.
eschewal — The act of eschewing.
forgoing — to abstain or refrain from; do without.

All 6 Synonyms of teetotalism