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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.

Synonyms

  • Loan
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