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abstainer

abs·tai·ner

US/æbˈsteɪ.nɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

practices self denial as spiritual discipline

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2.

a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages

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Origin

From Middle English absteyner, equivalent to abstain + -er.

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