abstainer
One who abstains; especially, one who abstains from something, such as the use of…One who abstains; especially, one who abstains from something, such as the use of alcohol or drugs, or one who abstains for religious reasons; one who practices self-denial.
Meaning
1 sensesOne who abstains; especially, one who abstains from something, such as the use of alcohol or drugs, or one who abstains for religious reasons; one who practices self-denial.
someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Middle English absteyner, equivalent to abstain + -er.From Middle English absteyner, equivalent to abstain + -er.
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Forms
plural: abstainers| Singular | abstainer |
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Synonyms
5 synonyms- a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages:abstinentnondrinker
- someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline:ascetic
Word family
2 related wordsSee also
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