teetotalism

American  

[tee-toht-l-iz-uhm, tee-toht-] / tiˈtoʊt lˌɪz əm, ˈtiˌtoʊt- /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of teetotalism

First recorded in 1825–35; teetotal + -ism

Example Sentences

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

From Scientific American

Her teetotalism was by accident, as she forget her ID.

From Golf Digest

To bolster her claim that he’s a holy savior sent by the Lord, Coulter cited Trump’s teetotalism, apparently mistaking the year for 1916 instead of 2016.

From Salon

Since women tend to be more religious than men, the evangelicals’ stress on teetotalism and condemnation of domestic violence is an attraction, too.

From Economist

This year two charities have given their blessing to temporary teetotalism.

From BBC