antialcoholism: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “antialcoholism” mean?
Opposition to the consumption of alcohol.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
Opposition to the consumption of alcohol; the promotion of abstinence from alcoholic drinks.
The social, political, or medical movement that advocates against alcohol consumption, often involving campaigns for legal restrictions, public health initiatives, and support for individuals with alcohol dependence.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical difference. Spelling remains the same.
Connotations
In both varieties, strongly associated with historical temperance movements (e.g., 19th/early 20th century), modern public health policy, and medical discourse. May carry a slightly formal or dated tone.
Frequency
Equally rare in both varieties, confined to specific contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “antialcoholism” in a Sentence
[Adjective] + antialcoholismantialcoholism + [Noun][Verb] + antialcoholismVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “antialcoholism” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The group sought to antialcoholism? (Not standard; use 'promote antialcoholism' or 'advocate for teetotalism')
American English
- They worked to antialcoholism? (Not standard; use 'fight against alcohol' or 'promote abstinence')
adverb
British English
- He argued antialcoholism? (Not standard; use 'he argued against alcohol')
American English
- They campaigned antialcoholism? (Not standard; use 'they campaigned for prohibition')
adjective
British English
- The antialcoholism pamphlet was distributed widely. (Attributive use)
American English
- She held strong antialcoholism views. (Attributive use)
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Might appear in CSR reports or workplace wellness programme descriptions.
Academic
Used in historical, sociological, or public health papers discussing movements against alcohol consumption.
Everyday
Very rare. 'Being against drinking' or 'supporting sobriety' would be used instead.
Technical
Used in medical, public health, and policy documents discussing interventions and ideologies related to reducing alcohol use.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “antialcoholism”
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Antonyms of “antialcoholism”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “antialcoholism”
- Using it to mean 'the state of not being an alcoholic' (that's 'sobriety').
- Confusing it with 'Antabuse' (a drug).
- Spelling as 'anti-alcoholism' (hyphenated form is less common in modern use).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Sobriety is the personal state of not drinking. Antialcoholism is the social or political movement advocating for that state in others.
Not directly. It refers to the ideology. Treatments like disulfiram (Antabuse) or counselling are tools used within an antialcoholism framework.
No, it is a low-frequency, formal word. More common terms are 'temperance movement', 'prohibition', or simply 'being against drinking'.
A 'bibulist' (a drinker) or, in a social context, a 'liquor advocate' or 'anti-prohibitionist'.
Opposition to the consumption of alcohol.
Antialcoholism is usually formal / technical in register.
Antialcoholism: in British English it is pronounced /ˌantɪˈalkəhɒlɪz(ə)m/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌæntiˈælkəhɔːlɪzəm/ˌæntaɪˈælkəhɔːlɪzəm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'ANTI-ALCOHOL-ISM' – it's the 'ism' (movement/ideology) that is against alcohol.
Conceptual Metaphor
A CAMPAIGN / CRUSADE (antialcoholism is framed as a moral or public health battle).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'antialcoholism' MOST likely to be used?