Alcoholics Anonymous

[al-kuh-haw-liks uh-non-uh-muhs, -hol-iks]

Trademark.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Alcoholics Anonymous¹

First recorded in 1935–40