The difference between Alcoholic and Teetotaler
When used as nouns, alcoholic means a person addicted to alcohol, whereas teetotaler means a person who completely abstains from alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic is also adjective with the meaning: of or pertaining to alcohol.
check bellow for the other definitions of Alcoholic and Teetotaler
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Alcoholic as a noun:
A person addicted to alcohol.
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Alcoholic as a noun:
One who abuses alcohol.
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Alcoholic as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to alcohol.
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Alcoholic as an adjective:
Having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents.
Examples:
"He ordered an alcoholic beverage."
"The oysters were sour, and excessively alcoholic."
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Alcoholic as an adjective:
Of, pertaining to, or affected by alcoholism.
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Teetotaler as a noun (US):
A person who completely abstains from alcoholic beverages.