Opposition to alcoholism and alcohol consumption as a principle or movement.
From 'antialcoholic' plus '-ism' (a system of beliefs or practices). The term was common in the 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in American and European reform movements.
'-ism' words let us name entire movements and philosophies—'antialcoholism' wasn't just about not drinking, it was a whole system of beliefs about health, morality, and society that mobilized voters and changed laws.
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