Abstainers

/əbˈsteɪnɚz/ noun

Definition

Plural of abstainer; multiple people who refrain from something, especially alcohol consumption.

Etymology

Regular plural of abstainer formed with -s. Follows the standard English pattern for pluralizing agent nouns ending in -er.

Kelly Says

Surveys of abstainers from different cultures reveal fascinating patterns—some people abstain for religious reasons, others for health, and increasingly, younger people abstain simply because they find the social pressure to drink less appealing than previous generations did.

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