Definition of abecedarian Abecedarian

a•be•ce•dar•i•an

We found 15 definitions of abecedarian from 6 different sources.

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What does abecedarian mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: abecedarians

abecedarian - a 16th century sect of Anabaptists centered in Germany who had an absolute disdain for human knowledge
abecedarian - a novice learning the rudiments of some subject

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abecedarian - alphabetically arranged (as for beginning readers)
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • abecedarian (Noun)
    An elementary student, a novice; one in the early steps of learning.
  • abecedarian (Noun)
    A work which uses words or lines in alphabetical order.
  • abecedarian (Adjective)
    Pertaining to the alphabet, or several alphabets.
  • abecedarian (Adjective)
    Arranged in an alphabetical manner.
  • abecedarian (Adjective)
    Relating to or resembling an abecedarius.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • abecedarian (n.)
    One who is learning the alphabet; hence, a tyro.
  • abecedarian (n.)
    One engaged in teaching the alphabet.
  • abecedarian (a.)
    Alt. of Abecedary

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • abecedarian
    Relating to an alphabet.
  • abecedarian
    A member of a 16th-century German sect of Anabaptists.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • abecedarian
    ā-be-se-dā′ri-an, adj. pertaining to the a, b, c: rudimentary.—Abecedarian Psalms (as the 119th) or Hymns are such as are divided into successive portions according to the letters of the alphabet

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