Simple Definition of alphabet

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alphabet

noun

plural alphabets
: the letters of a language arranged in their usual order
The Roman alphabet begins with "A" and ends with "Z."

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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/alphabet. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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