prohibition

A ban against something. The period in the 20th century when alcohol was banned is called “Prohibition”.

Word Structure

O = go, show; ə = about, suppose; i = him, will; S = ship, sure

11 Letters

4 Syllables: pro•hi•bi•tion

3 Morphemes: pro•hibit•ion

9 Phonemes

Vowels: O, ə, i, ə

Sentence Examples

There was a dog prohibition.

Prohibition outlawed booze.

The 21st amendment ended prohibition.

Semantic Relatives

Alcohol

Illegal

Law

Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 2 by Attainment