alphabetism

英 [ælfə'bɪtɪzəm] 美 [ælfə'bɪtɪzəm]

• n. 首字母缩写词（按字母逐个读出的，比如U.N.）；能读出字母表，识字；因姓名首字母按字母表排序而产生的歧视

英英释义

Noun:

1. An abbreviation which is read letter-by-letter, such as "U.N."

2. The ability to read an alphabet, a rudimentary form of literacy.

3. Discrimination on the basis of the first letter of a name.