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Alphabets

Scope note

Use for sets of characters or symbols with which a language is written, but not including a set of conventions for their use. Distinct from "scripts (writing)" which are sets of written marks together with a particular set of conventions for their use.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000255216

Broader Terms used

symbols

Equivalent Terms used

alphabet

Created

13yrs ago

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