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单词 alphabetism
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Definition of alphabetism in English:

alphabetism

noun ˈalfəbɛˌtɪz(ə)mˈalfəbɪˌtɪz(ə)m

  • 1Representation of spoken sounds by means of letters.

  • 2Originally US. Prejudice or discrimination resulting from a person's position on a (notional) alphabetical list; specifically discrimination against people whose names begin with letters from the latter part of the alphabet.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From alphabet + -ism, in sense 2 after French alphabétisme.

Definition of alphabetism in US English:

alphabetism

noun

  • 1Representation of spoken sounds by means of letters.

  • 2Originally US. Prejudice or discrimination resulting from a person's position on a (notional) alphabetical list; specifically discrimination against people whose names begin with letters from the latter part of the alphabet.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From alphabet + -ism, in sense 2 after French alphabétisme.
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