loanword (Meaning)

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loanword (n)

a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English

The term "kimono" is a loanword from Japanese that refers to a traditional robe.
Many loanwords in English have their origins in Latin and Greek.
Sushi is a loanword that originated in the Japanese language.
The word "algorithm" is a loanword derived from the Persian mathematician Al-Khwarizmi.
The loanword "tsunami" is used to describe a large and destructive ocean wave.
Modern English has incorporated numerous loanwords from other languages, such as French, German, and Spanish.
The loanword "hijab" refers to a head covering worn by Muslim women.
"Karaoke" is a loanword from Japanese that describes a form of entertainment involving singing along to recorded music.
Some loanwords undergo significant changes in their spelling and pronunciation when adopted by a new language.
The study of loanwords, known as etymology, can provide insights into the historical interactions between different languages and cultures.

a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English

euphemism, archaism,neologism, term, colloquialism, modernism, coinage, idiom, expression, linguistic form

No antonyms found.

The term "kimono" is a loanword from Japanese that refers to a traditional robe.

Many loanwords in English have their origins in Latin and Greek.

Sushi is a loanword that originated in the Japanese language.

The word "algorithm" is a loanword derived from the Persian mathematician Al-Khwarizmi.