Dipsomaniacs

/ˌdɪpsoʊˈmeɪniæks/ noun

Definition

Plural of dipsomaniac; multiple people who suffer from dipsomania or chronic alcoholism.

Etymology

Simple plural form of 'dipsomaniac' by adding '-s'. No etymological change from the singular form, following standard English pluralization.

Kelly Says

Medical literature from the 1800s is full of discussions about 'dipsomaniacs' as a social class—people began studying their behaviors, patterns, and treatment, creating the first scientific approach to addiction as a group phenomenon.

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