Al-Anon
[ al-uh-non ]
/ ˈæl əˌnɒn /
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noun
a support and discussion group for the relatives of people with alcohol use disorder, usually operated in conjunction with Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Origin of Al-Anon
First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening
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How to use Al-Anon in a sentence
Al-Anon helped me to recognize my role in the family dynamic.
He had only recently begun attending Al-Anon, a recovery fellowship for the loved ones of alcoholics.
British Dictionary definitions for Al-Anon
Al-Anon
/ (ˈæləˌnɒn) /
noun
an association for the families and friends of alcoholics to give mutual support
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