Meaning of the word alphabet in English

What does alphabet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

alphabet

US /ˈæl.fə.bet/
UK /ˈæl.fə.bet/
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Noun

1.

a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used for writing a language

Example:
The English alphabet has 26 letters.
Children learn the alphabet in kindergarten.
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