Teetotalism:
Teetotalism is the practice or promotion of complete personal abstinence from alcoholic beverages. A person who practices (and possibly advocates) teetotalism is called a teetotaler (plural teetotalers) or is simply said to be teetotal. The teetotalism movement was first started in Preston, England, in the early 19th century. The Preston Temperance Society was founded in 1833 by Joseph Livesey, who was to become a leader of the temperance movement and the author of The Pledge: “We agree to abstain from all liquors of an intoxicating quality whether ale, porter, wine or ardent spirits, except as medicine.” [Wikipedia]
I used it in an email to a publication to which I subscribe. I was surprised to see the spelling is tee-, not tea-. And, as I typically consume a glass of wine once a year to no known schedule, I do not, much like Groucho Marx, belong.
