alphabetism

  1. Noun.  An initialism: an abbreviation which is read letter-by-letter, such as "U.N.".
  2. Noun.  The ability to read an alphabet, a rudimentary form of literacy.
  3. Noun.  Excessive reliance upon the alphabet or alphabetic structures.
  4. Noun.  Discrimination on the basis of the first letter of a name.

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