Prohibitionist (Noun)
Meaning
A reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The prohibitionist argued that the sale of liquor was a corrupting influence on society and should be banned.
- As a prominent prohibitionist, she traveled the country giving speeches on the dangers of alcohol consumption.
- The politician's stance as a prohibitionist made him unpopular with many of his constituents who enjoyed a drink after work.
- The prohibitionist movement gained momentum in the late 19th century, with many women leading the charge against the liquor industry.
- Despite being a prohibitionist, he acknowledged that the black market for liquor was a major problem in the city.