temperance

[US]/'temp(ə)r(ə)ns/

[UK]/'tɛmpərəns/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. moderation (especially in diet); abstinence from alcohol

their temperance is admirable.

practise temperance in diet

Temperance is the best physic.

Teetotalers preach temperance for everyone.

negotiations marked by the temperance of the participants),

The old man preached temperance to young people.

The temperance league wanted to close all the saloons in town.

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