Prohibitionist (noun)

A person who advocates for or supports the implementation of laws that prohibit or restrict the production, sale, or consumption of certain substances or products, particularly alcohol.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word 'prohibere', which means 'to prevent, forbid'.

Examples:

1. She was an active member of the Prohibitionist movement and worked to get alcohol banned.
2. The prohibitionist view that alcohol was a destructive force led to the passing of the 18th Amendment.
3. His conservative views and opposition to drugs made him a strong prohibitionist.
4. The prohibitionist lobby was one of the strongest and best-funded groups in the country.
5. Her belief in the dangers of alcohol led her to become a dedicated prohibitionist and activist.