Volsteadism

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noun

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.

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Meanings

nounVolsteadism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe 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.

Origin

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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APA

Volsteadism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Volsteadism

MLA

“Volsteadism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Volsteadism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Volsteadism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Volsteadism.

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