English Explanatory Dictionary

Volsteadism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The policy, doctrine, or enforcement of prohibiting the production, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages, especially during the Prohibition era (1920–1933) in the United States.

Word forms

Volsteadism

Etymology

From Volstead + -ism. Referring to the Volstead Act of 1919, which established prohibition in the United States and was named after Andrew Volstead (1860–1947), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who managed the legislation.

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