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Abstinent.

One of a Christian sect that appeared in France and Spain in the 3rd century, and practised abstinence from meat and sex.

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noun/ˈæb.stɪ.nn̩t/US/ˈæb.stə.nn̩t/US
  1. One of a Christian sect that appeared in France and Spain in the 3rd century, and practised abstinence from meat and sex.

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From Middle English abstinent (adjective form).

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