Alcoholics Anonymous

American  

[al-kuh-haw-liks uh-non-uh-muhs, -hol-iks] / ˌæl kəˈhɔ lɪks əˈnɒn ə məs, -ˈhɒl ɪks /

Trademark.

1. an alcoholism support and recovery organization for members whose purpose is to stay sober and help others recover from alcohol use disorder.

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Alcoholics Anonymous British  

noun

1. an association of alcoholics who try, esp by mutual assistance, to overcome alcoholism

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Etymology

Origin of Alcoholics Anonymous

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

She was speaking to fellow members of Workaholics Anonymous, a free recovery programme for work addicts modelled on Alcoholics Anonymous.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024

While the "Twelve Steps" program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous may help some patients, others might need different behavioral health therapies.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2023

“The Catholic Church is not a corporation,” said Ms. Goldstein, who just published a biography of the Rev. Edward Dowling, S.J., spiritual advisor to the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2022

But while many group activities on the outside have resumed, programs inside the jail — like Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, group religious services and GED courses — have not.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2022

Examples include 12Step, where people enrolled in such programs as Alcoholics Anonymous can discuss their experiences, and sappho, a list limited to gay and bisexual women.

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