alphabet mafia

proper noun

The LGBTQIA+ community, especially when perceived as using aggressive tactics to pressure individuals or organizations to adopt associated values.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. derogatoryhumorousslangThe LGBTQIA+ community, especially when perceived as using aggressive tactics to pressure individuals or organizations to adopt associated values.

    Synonyms: rainbow mafia

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe LGBTQIA+ community, especially when perceived as using aggressive tactics to pressure individuals or organizations to adopt associated values.

Origin

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

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Cite this entry
APA

alphabet mafia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alphabet%20mafia

MLA

“alphabet mafia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alphabet%20mafia. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “alphabet mafia,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alphabet%20mafia.

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