moderationist
(mɒdəɪˈeɪʃənɪst)
[f. moderation + -ist.]
An advocate of moderation; spec., one who supports the views of the ‘moderate drinker’ as opposed to the total abstainer.
| 1846 G. M{supc}Culloch Sobriety contrasted w. Intemp. 131 From the last resting place of every Moderationist arises a Voice..‘Beware of Moderation’. 1883 League Jrnl. 20 Oct. 657/3 This is the new line of defence behind which some moderationists [sc. on the drink question] are disposed to shelter themselves. |