Meaning of alphabetarian | Babel Free
/ˌæl.fə.bəˈtɛəɹi.ən/Definitions
- One who is learning the alphabet; an abecedarian.
- 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
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.