Alcoholism Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Alcoholism

Meaning 1 : habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms

    Synonyms : alcohol addiction,  drunkenness,  inebriation
Meaning 2 : an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess

    Synonyms : dipsomania,  potomania