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When Alphabetic Writing Became Widespread

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noun

• (classical mythology) the last and worst age of the world

• (archeology) the period following the Bronze Age; characterized by rapid spread of iron tools and weapons

32%8 Non-alphabetic writing system
noun

• a graphic character that indicates the meaning of a thing without indicating the sounds used to say it

32%9 Form of non-alphabetic writing
noun

• a single written symbol that represents an entire word or phrase without indicating its pronunciation

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