noun
- People who have dipsomania; individuals with an irresistible craving for or addiction to alcohol.
Usage: Plural of dipsomaniac; Formal or medical term; Less commonly used in modern contexts; 'alcoholics' is more standard
Examples
- The rehabilitation center treated several dipsomaniacs with compassion and evidence-based therapy.
- Nineteenth-century medical literature frequently discussed dipsomaniacs as a distinct clinical population.
- Support groups help dipsomaniacs maintain sobriety and rebuild their lives.
- The doctor explained that dipsomaniacs often struggle with both physical and psychological dependence.
- Historical accounts describe how dipsomaniacs were sometimes institutionalized for their condition.