prohibitionist

[US]/[ˌprɒʊhɪˈbɪʃənɪst]/
[UK]/[ˌproʊhɪˈbɪʃənɪst]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who advocates for the prohibition of alcohol or other substances.; A supporter of prohibition.
adj.Relating to or supporting prohibition.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

prohibitionist stance

a prohibitionist movement

becoming prohibitionist

prohibitionist era

strong prohibitionist

prohibitionist policies

prohibitionist views

acting as prohibitionist

historic prohibitionist

pure prohibitionist

Example Sentences

the prohibitionist movement gained momentum in the late 19th century.

he is a staunch prohibitionist, opposing any alcohol sales.

the prohibitionist lobby actively campaigned for the 18th amendment.

many prohibitionist arguments centered on moral and social concerns.

the prohibitionist era ultimately proved to be a failure.

she is a vocal prohibitionist, advocating for stricter drug laws.

the prohibitionist policies led to widespread illegal activity.

a fervent prohibitionist, he believed alcohol was the root of all evil.

the prohibitionist stance faced strong opposition from brewers and distillers.

the prohibitionist agenda aimed to eliminate the sale and consumption of alcohol.

historians debate the long-term impact of the prohibitionist experiment.

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