Definition of abecedarian

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a·be·ce·dar·i·an    (b-s-dâr-n) KEY  

NOUN:

1. One who teaches or studies the alphabet.
2. One who is just learning; a beginner.

ADJECTIVE:

1. Having to do with the alphabet.
2. Being arranged alphabetically.
3. Elementary or rudimentary.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Medieval Latin abecedrium, alphabet, from Late Latin abecedrius, alphabetical : from the names of the letters A B C D + -rius, -ary

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