Abstinent Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Abstinent

Meaning 1 : self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink

    Example : not totally abstinent but abstemious

    Synonyms : abstentious
Meaning 2 : a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages

    Synonyms : abstainer,  nondrinker