Looking for the meaning of the word ALCOHOLISM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ALCOHOLISM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Alcoholism
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from alcohol + ism
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈalkəhɒlɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
addiction to the consumption of alcoholic drink; alcohol dependency
Short Definition:addiction to consumption of alcoholic drink
Examples:- he had a long history of depression, drug abuse, and alcoholism
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