Teetotalism
Teetotalism
Teetotalism (/tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/) is the practice or promotion of complete personal abstinence from alcoholic beverages. A person who practices (and possibly advocates) teetotalism is called a teetotaler (plural teetotalers) or is simply said to be teetotal.
Etymology
The term teetotalism originates from the emphasis on the 'T' in the word total. It was first used in 1833 in Preston, England, in the Temperance movement. The word teetotal was used in a speech by Richard Turner, a member of the Preston Temperance Society, who was said to have a stammer, and emphasized a 'T'. This gave rise to the term to mean 'total abstinence'.
Related Terms
- Abstinence: The act of refraining from indulging a desire or appetite for certain things such as drink or food.
- Temperance movement: A social movement against the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Prohibition: The legal act of prohibiting the manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of alcohol and alcoholic beverages.
- Sobriety: The state of not being intoxicated.
- Alcoholism: A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Teetotalism
- Wikipedia's article - Teetotalism
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