acronym
/ˈækɹəˌnɪm/ noun B2- Generally such abbreviations, including those pronounced as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").
- Exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser" or "NATO").
- An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words; this sense includes syllabic abbreviations such as Benelux and satnav.
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