abstinent

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
  2. adjective self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink

Etymology

First attested in the late 14th century as Middle English abstinent, abstynent, from Old French abstinent, from Latin abstinēns, present participle of abstineō. See abstain.

In classic literature

Synonyms

abstainer, nondrinker

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