🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

알코올 중독

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Alko-ol jung-dok

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Alcoholism/ˈæl.kə.hɒl.ɪ.zəm/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"알코올 중독은 심각한 건강 문제를 초래할 수 있습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A chronic disease characterized by an inability to control or stop drinking despite negative consequences.

    "His struggle with alcoholism affected his relationships and career."
  2. 2

    The condition of being addicted to alcoholic beverages.

    "Alcoholism can lead to serious health issues and requires professional treatment."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'alcoholism' is derived from the Arabic word 'al-kuḥl', which referred to a fine powder used in cosmetics. The term evolved in the 18th century to denote the intoxicating properties of alcohol, eventually leading to the modern understanding of alcohol dependence and addiction.

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