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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prohibitionist

/prəˈbɪʃənɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does prohibitionist mean?

noun

A person who advocates or supports prohibition, especially of the sale of alcoholic beverages. A person who believes in or advocates the prohibition of something.

Example

"The prohibitionist movement gained momentum in the early 20th century, leading to the passage of the 18th Amendment."

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