Meaning of alcoholism in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈælkəhɔˌlɪzəm/

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  1. Noun

    alcoholism

    Definitions

    1. Habitual intoxication

    Examples

    • « prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess

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