Meaning Of The Word Alcoholism

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Alcoholism Meaning

Alcoholism Definition
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What's The Definition Of Alcoholism?

alcoholism
uncountable noun: People who suffer from alcoholism cannot stop drinking large quantities of alcohol.

alcoholism in American English
the habitual or compulsive consumption of alcoholic liquor to excess
noun: a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages, the development of withdrawal symptoms on reducing or ceasing intake, morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver, and decreased ability to fun

alcoholism in British English
noun: a condition in which dependence on alcohol harms a person's health, social functioning, or family life

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