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Meaning of alphabetarian | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌæl.fə.bəˈtɛəɹi.ən

Definitions

  1. One who is learning the alphabet; an abecedarian.
  2. A novice or ignoramus.

Examples

The archbishop was derided in ballads as an "alphabetarian," who had burnt books which he could not read.”
“I know also from experience that when an alphabetarian allows himself to use diacritical accents, he multiplies them excessively...”
The young alphabetarian had acquired sufficient learning to lead him to yearn for more; enough to stir his imagination; to give him notions.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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