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abstinent

/æbstɪnt/ adjective · British & US
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What does abstinent mean?

adjective

Not drinking or eating anything, especially alcohol, for a period of time; refraining from indulging in something.

Example

"The abstinent lifestyle was adopted by many people during the dry month."

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