Alcoholics Anonymous
[ al-kuh-haw-liksuh-non-uh-muhs, -hol-iks ]
/ ˌæl kəˈhɔ lɪks əˈnɒn ə məs, -ˈhɒl ɪks /
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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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Also called A.A., AA [ey-ey] /ˈeɪˈeɪ/ .
Origin of Alcoholics Anonymous
First recorded in 1935–40
Words nearby Alcoholics Anonymous
alcohol dependence, alcohol-free, alcoholic, alcoholicity, alcoholic psychosis, Alcoholics Anonymous, alcoholism, alcoholize, alcoholometer, alcohol use disorder, alcoholysis
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British Dictionary definitions for Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
noun
an association of alcoholics who try, esp by mutual assistance, to overcome alcoholism
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