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