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Synonyms

Alcoholics Anonymous

American

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

Trademark.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous British

noun

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

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