Loanword (Noun)
Meaning
A word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The word "slogan" is a loanword from Gaelic that has become an integral part of modern English.
- Many loanwords from Arabic have entered the English language, including "coffee" and "cotton".
- The term "curry" is a loanword from Tamil that has been adopted into many languages, including English.
- The word "sushi" is a loanword from Japanese that has become popular in many parts of the world.
- The phrase "rendezvous" is a loanword from French that has been incorporated into English.