"nephalism" meaning in All languages combined

See nephalism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From Ancient Greek νηφάλιος (nēphálios, “sober”), from νήφω (nḗphō, “to be sober”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|νηφάλιος||sober}} Ancient Greek νηφάλιος (nēphálios, “sober”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nephalism (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete, Temperance movement) The practice of abstaining completely from the drinking of alcohol; teetotalism Tags: obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Drinking Related terms: nephalist

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