temperance

noun/ˈtɛmpərəns/

Frequency rank: #11,228 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Moderation and self-restraint, especially in the consumption of alcohol.

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Example sentence

She practiced temperance by limiting herself to one glass of wine per week.

Synonyms & related words

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