NEPHALISM


Meaning of NEPHALISM in English

ˈnefəˌlizəm noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle Greek nēphalismos soberness, from Greek nēphalios sober (from nēphein to be sober, drink no wine) + -ismos -ism; akin to Armenian naut'i sober

: total abstinence from alcoholic beverages

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