Meaning of nephalism | Babel Free
Definitions
The practice of abstaining completely from the drinking of alcohol; teetotalism
Examples
“Our Nephalism we seek⟳ to honour as a stepping-stone to the gospel[…”
“The medical profession is somewhat divided in its estimate⟳ of the comparative value of temperance and of nephalism in promoting the designs which we have⟳ in view⟳.”
“May the Lord have⟳ mercy on the drunkards of Continental Europe, […] and reclaim them all through the initiatory labours of those who, by nephalism brought back to the practice of the Gospel, have⟳ thus been so wonderfully saved from utter ruin and desolation.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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