alphabet mafia

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alphabet mafia

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Coined by detractors in reference to initialisms like LGBTQIA+ (derogatorily called alphabet soup) and a perceived coercive attitude; compare feminazi.

proper noun

derogatory, humorous, slang The LGBTQIA+ community, especially when perceived as using aggressive tactics to pressure individuals or organizations to adopt associated values.
Similar: rainbow mafia

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"alphabet mafia." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/alphabet%20mafia. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

APA

alphabet mafia. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/alphabet%20mafia

Chicago

"alphabet mafia." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/alphabet%20mafia.

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@misc{alphabet_mafia_2026,
  title = {alphabet mafia},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/alphabet%20mafia},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}