nephalism

noun

neph·​a·​lism

ˈnefəˌlizəm

plural -s

: total abstinence from alcoholic beverages

Word History

Etymology

Middle Greek nēphalismos soberness, from Greek nēphalios sober (from nēphein to be sober, drink no wine) + -ismos -ism; akin to Armenian nautʽi sober

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