antialcoholic
|an-ti-al-co-hol-ic|
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/ˌæn.ti.ælˈkɑːl.ɪk/
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/ˌæn.ti.ælˈkɒl.ɪk/
against alcohol or alcohol use
Etymology
'antialcoholic' originates from modern English composition, specifically from the prefix 'anti-' (meaning 'against') combined with 'alcoholic' (relating to alcohol).
'antialcoholic' was formed by joining 'anti-' (a Greek-derived prefix adopted into English) with the adjective 'alcoholic', which itself comes from 'alcohol' + '-ic'. The use of 'anti-' + noun/adjective has been a productive pattern in English since the 19th century.
Initially formed simply to mean 'against alcohol or alcohol-related practices,' the term has remained consistent in meaning, denoting opposition to alcohol consumption, sale, or production.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is opposed to alcoholic beverages or who advocates prohibition or temperance.
An antialcoholic spoke at the meeting, urging stricter controls on bars and liquor stores.
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Adjective 1
opposed to the manufacture, sale, or use of alcoholic beverages; supporting prohibition or temperance.
She joined an antialcoholic campaign to restrict liquor sales in the town.
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Last updated: 2025/08/27 06:08