abstinent — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abstinent adj Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite.
- teetotaler noun A person who never drinks alcohol at all, as a matter of principle or personal choice.
Senses
abstinent is used for these senses in English:
- abstinent Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
- teetotaler (American spelling) A person who completely abstains from alcoholic beverages.