Meaning ofabstinencein English

Noun

1. refraining from desires or appetites; self-denial
   The doctor advised her patient to practice abstinence from smoking.
2. practicing self-restraint; forebearance
   Practicing abstinence from social media helped him focus on his studies.
3. abstaining from sexual intercourse
   Some religions promote abstinence from sexual activity before marriage.
4. abstaining from intoxicating beverages; teetotalism
   The health benefits of abstinence from alcohol are well-documented.