Definition of 'abstinent'

Noun

1. a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
      Synonyms: abstainer nondrinker
      Antonyms: drinker imbiber toper juicer

Adjective

1. self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink; "not totally abstinent but abstemious"
      Synonyms: abstentious

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