- one in favor of prohibiting by law the manufacture and sale of alcoholic drinks
- [P-] a member of a U.S. political party (Prohibition Party) advocating such prohibition
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prohibitionist
noun
- One in favor of outlawing the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages.
- often Prohibitionist A member or supporter of the Prohibition Party.
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- pro′hi·bi′tion·ism
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Noun
(plural prohibitionists)
- A person who agrees with, or advocates a prohibition; especially with the outlawing of the sale of alcoholic beverages
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