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

Words nearby Al-Anon

à l'anglaise, Alani, Alania, alanine, alannah, Al-Anon, alant starch, alanyl, Alaouite, alap, alapa

How to use Al-Anon in a sentence

Al-Anon helped me to recognize my role in the family dynamic.
Ask Amy: Adopted sister keeps birth family a secret|Amy Dickinson|January 31, 2021|Washington Post
He had only recently begun attending Al-Anon, a recovery fellowship for the loved ones of alcoholics.
Yes, You Can Change People|Benoit Denizet-Lewis|January 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST

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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