alphabetist
|al-pha-bet-ist|
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/ˈælfəˌbɛtɪst/
skilled in alphabets
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alphabetist' originates from the Greek word 'alphabētistēs', where 'alphabētos' referred to the alphabet.
Historical Evolution
'alphabētistēs' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'alphabetista', and eventually became the modern English word 'alphabetist'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who knows the alphabet', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person skilled in the use of alphabets'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is skilled in the use of alphabets or letters.
The alphabetist was able to decipher the ancient script.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/03 04:21