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Answer for the clue "Abstaining from alcohol ", 11 letters:
teetotalism

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Word definitions for teetotalism in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Teetotalism is the practice or promotion of complete personal abstinence from alcoholic beverages . A person who practices (and possibly advocates) teetotalism is called a teetotaler (also spelled teetotaller; plural teetotalers or teetotallers) or is simply ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. abstaining from alcohol [syn: teetotaling ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. abstinence from the consumption of alcohol.

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Teetotalism \Tee*to"tal*ism\, n. The principle or practice of entire abstinence, esp. from intoxicating drinks.

Usage examples of teetotalism.

Shaw, it is said, tired of socialism, weary of wearing Jaegers, and broken down by teetotalism and vegetarianism, sought, some years ago, an escape from them.

Who but the veriest fanatic of teetotalism would grudge me those hours so gloriously redeemed?

Whiskey or rum taken unmixed from a tumbler is a knock-down blow to temperance, but the little thimbleful of brandy, or Chartreuse, or Maraschino, is only, as it were, tweaking the nose of teetotalism.