anti-alcoholism

adjective

an·​ti-al·​co·​hol·​ism ˌan-tē-ˈal-kə-ˌhȯ-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce anti-alcoholism (audio)
-kə-hə-,
ˌan-ˌtī-
: opposed to or used to treat alcoholism
an anti-alcoholism campaign/organization
an anti-alcoholism drug

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-alcoholism was in 1861

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“Anti-alcoholism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-alcoholism. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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