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narcomaniac

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -eɪniæk

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noun

Meaning 1

A person who suffers from narcomania.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: drug addict

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: drug addict

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ναρκόω (narkóō) English narco- Ancient Greek μανιακός (maniakós)bor. Late Latin maniacuslbor. French maniaquebor. English maniac English narcomaniac From narco- + maniac.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: narkomaani — drug addict — see also drug addict
  • Polish: narkoman — drug addict — see also drug addict
  • Polish: narkomanka — drug addict — see also drug addict
  • Spanish: narcómano — drug addict — see also drug addict