alfa

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɑl.faː/

noun
Definitions
  • The letter alpha first letter of the Greek alphabet.
  • Historically used in educational contexts to denote a humanistic orientation.
  • Someone who is educated in the humanities or otherwise prefers such subjects.
  • (ethology) A dominant animal.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἄλφα (alpha, square).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἄλφα

Gloss

alpha, square

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Person/Thing

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