noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun

1. 1
   The practice of abstaining completely from the drinking of alcohol; teetotalism obsolete, uncountable

   "Our Nephalism we seek to honour as a stepping-stone to the gospel[…"

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abstentionabstinenceasceticismavoidancecelibacychastity

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"Our Nephalism we seek to honour as a stepping-stone to the gospel[…"

Etymology

From Ancient Greek νηφάλιος (nēphálios, “sober”), from νήφω (nḗphō, “to be sober”).

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