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Meaning of alcoholism

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

alcoholism

Pronunciation:/ˈælkəhɒlˌɪzəm//ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔlˌɪzəm/

noun

Definitions

  1. A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.

    Synonyms:dipsomania

  2. Acute alcohol poisoning.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/alcoholism

Related words

dipsomaniapotomaniaalcohol addictiondrunkennessalcoholicdrinkingboozeliquor