Alphabetist

/ˌælfəbɪˈtɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who alphabetises or organizes things alphabetically; or someone expert in alphabet systems and writing.

Etymology

From 'alphabet' plus '-ist' (denoting a person who practices or specializes in something), formed analogously to other -ist professions.

Kelly Says

Alphabetists represent a specific historical expertise—before digital databases, these people were meticulous professionals whose organizational skills were crucial to libraries, governments, and businesses!

Translations

DEDeutsch
Alphabetisierer
al.fa.be.tiˈziː.rɐ
ESEspañol
alfabetista
al.fa.be.ˈtis.ta
FRFrançais
alphabétiste
al.fa.bɛ.tist
JA日本語
アルファベット学習者
a.ru.fa.be.to ga.ku.ʃu.ʃa
KO한국어
알파벳 학습자
al.pa.be.t hak.sup.ja
PTPortuguês
alfabetista
al.fa.be.ˈtis.ta

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