"sexaholism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From sex + -holism, imitating alcoholism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sex|holism}} sex + -holism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sexaholism (uncountable)
  1. An addiction to sex. Tags: uncountable
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