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Prohibitionist

Proˊhi-bi′tion-ist

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Noun.
1.
One who favors prohibitory duties on foreign goods in commerce; a protectionist.
2.
One who favors the prohibition of the sale (or of the sale and manufacture) of alcoholic liquors as beverages.

Definition 2024


prohibitionist

prohibitionist

English

Noun

prohibitionist (plural prohibitionists)

  1. A person who agrees with, or advocates a prohibition; especially with the outlawing of the sale of alcoholic beverages

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