Australian and New Zealand slang for the collective world or culture of wowsers — people who are excessively moralistic, puritanical, or opposed to fun and drinking. 'Wowserdom' typically carries a dismissive, satirical tone, used to critique overzealous temperance advocates, killjoys, or anyone seen as interfering in others' harmless pleasures. The term was especially common in Australian political and social commentary in the early 20th century, where anti-alcohol campaigners were frequent targets.
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In the 1920s, half the editorial column inches were given over to mocking the latest pronouncements from wowserdom.
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(AU, NZ) The realm or sphere of wowsers .
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