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- [ab-stey-ner]
- /æbˈsteɪ nər/
- /æbˈsteɪn/
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- [ab-stey-ner]
- /æbˈsteɪ nər/
Definitions of abstainer word
- noun abstainer a person who abstains from something regarded as improper or unhealthy, especially the drinking of alcoholic beverages. 1
- noun abstainer a person who abstains from anything. 1
- noun abstainer Agent noun of abstain; one who abstains; especially, one who abstains from something they enjoy, such as the use of intoxicating liquors, or one who abstains for religious reasons; one who practices self-denial. (First attested around 1350 to 1470.). 1
- noun abstainer teetotaller 1
- noun abstainer person who chooses not to vote 1
- noun abstainer person who makes choice not to do sth 1
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Origin of abstainer
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; abstain + -er1
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Parts of speech for Abstainer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
abstainer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
abstainer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for abstainer
noun abstainer
- dry — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- ascetic — An ascetic person has a way of life that is simple and strict, usually because of their religious beliefs.
- nondrinker — a person who abstains from alcoholic beverages.
- abstinent — forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages: total abstinence.
- prohibitionist — a person who favors or advocates prohibition.
Antonyms for abstainer
noun abstainer
- drinker — a person who drinks.
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