abstynent — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abstainer noun One who abstains; especially, one who abstains from something, such as the use of alcohol or drugs, or one who abstains for religious reasons; one who practices self-denial.
- 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
abstynent is used for these senses in English:
- abstainer One who abstains; especially, one who abstains from something, such as the use of alcohol or drugs, or one who abstains for religious reasons; one who practices self-denial. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
- abstinent One who abstains; a faster. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
- teetotaler (American spelling) A person who completely abstains from alcoholic beverages.