Abstainer (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a public speaker, she revealed that she had been an abstainer from college, and that decision had positively impacted her academic and career life.
- After struggling with addiction, he proudly declared himself an abstainer and began to rebuild his life with healthier habits.
- Many attendees at the wedding were surprised to learn that the groom was an abstainer and had opted for a toast with sparkling juice instead of champagne.
- Growing up in a society that highly valued drinking culture, Sarah's decision to remain an abstainer sparked curiosity and even debate among her peers.
- After a particularly rough night with a hangover, Alex decided to take a break from drinking and join the ranks of his friends who were longstanding abstainers.