Etymology:
Meaning:
A person who abstains from consuming alcohol, especially for ethical, religious, or medical reasons.
Origin:
The word "abstainer" first appeared in English in the 16th century. It was originally used to refer to a person who abstained from eating meat during Lent. Over time, its meaning expanded to include any person who refrained from consuming alcohol.
The term became particularly prominent in the 19th century during the temperance movement, a social movement that advocated for the prohibition of alcohol. Abstainers were seen as exemplars of moral virtue and self-control.
Today, the word "abstainer" is still used to refer to people who choose not to drink alcohol, regardless of their reasons.
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