alcoholism

Word parts

alcohol + -ism

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔˌlɪzəm/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈælkəhɒˌlɪzəm/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular alcoholism

Plural none

1. (uncountable) If you suffer from alcoholism you drink too much alcohol and it causes you problems.