ALCOHOLISM


Meaning of ALCOHOLISM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' al-k ə - ˌ ho ̇ - ˌ li-z ə m, -k ə -h ə -

Function: noun

Date: 1860

1 : continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks

2 a : poisoning by alcohol b : a chronic disorder marked by excessive and usually compulsive drinking of alcohol leading to psychological and physical dependence or addiction

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.