Abecedarians

/ˌæbɪsɪˈdɛːriənz/ noun

Definition

Plural form; multiple people who are beginners or who are learning fundamentals.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'abecedarian', maintaining the Latin-derived singular form with English '-s' pluralization.

Kelly Says

The plural appears in historical records of religious communities where 'abecedarians' referred to the youngest students grouped together for basic instruction.

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