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

How to use Alcoholics Anonymous in a sentence

But the Lizard Squad was able to get one thing done: Piss off Anonymous, the best known of the hacktivist collectives.
The Attack on the Hidden Internet|Marc Rogers|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It almost makes you wonder if Lizard Squad did this just to annoy Anonymous and the other earnest champions of privacy.
The Attack on the Hidden Internet|Marc Rogers|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If only Sulzberger had managed to keep a zipped upper lip while leaving the dirty work to anonymous underlings.
The Bloodiest Media Coups of 2014|Lloyd Grove|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I wanted to be anonymous, as some of these people were friends of mine.
I Was Gang Raped at a UVA Frat 30 Years Ago, and No One Did Anything|Liz Seccuro|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Liar "I sometimes wish I could be anonymous and just walk down the street like everybody else."
The Beyoncé Manifesto: Quotes on Nihilism and Feminism|Amy Zimmerman|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The reception was not encouraging, only one anonymous critic speaking warmly in praise of the music.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
Suppose the doctor revealed the actual truth by means of some anonymous communication?
The Doctor of Pimlico|William Le Queux
Excepting minor clarifications, all deal with Hills answer to the anonymous gentleman.
Samuel Richardson's Introduction to Pamela|Samuel Richardson
Next an anonymous Irish Member fell over the bench on to Saunderson's knee, and was there incontinently but heartily pummelled.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, April 6, 1895|Various
It is to be observed that with the exception of Burgred's coins and a few anonymous pieces the silver was never adulterated.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various

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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