prohibitionist

noun pro·hi·bi·tion·ist \-sh(ə-)nist\

: someone who supported the laws that made the production and sale of alcohol illegal in the U.S. during Prohibition

Full Definition of PROHIBITIONIST

: one who favors prohibition; especially capitalized : a member of a United States political party advocating prohibition

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