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teetotaler vs abstinent

abstinent vs teetotaler

teetotaler and abstinent both are nouns.

teetotaler is not an adjective while abstinent is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
teetotaler Yes No No No
abstinent Yes Yes No No
As nouns, abstinent is a hypernym of teetotaler; that is, abstinent is a word with a broader meaning than teetotaler:
  • teetotaler: a total abstainer
  • abstinent: a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
Other hypernyms of teetotaler include abstainer, nondrinker.
teetotaler (noun) abstinent (noun)
a total abstainer a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
teetotaler (adjective) abstinent (adjective)
self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink
Difference between teetotaler and abstinent

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