alcoholism
nounmasculine/ɐɫkuuliʒmu/medium
al·co·o·lis·mo
Definition
A chronic disease characterized by dependence on alcoholic beverages.
His family has a history of alcoholism.
Recovering from alcoholism requires long-term support.
Common collocations
alcoholism treatmentchronic alcoholismstruggle with alcoholism
Etymology
Do francês "alcoolisme", por sua vez de "alcool" + sufixo "-isme".