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informal

[in-fawr-muhl] / ɪnˈfɔr məl /


ADJECTIVE
conversational or colloquial
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In Indian states that border Bangladesh, like West Bengal and Assam, undocumented migrants have formed an integral part of the informal workforce for years.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“Through the very informal polling at these events the split was 95% positive,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Organised labour was always a minority in India's vast informal economy.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The remarks aligned with a broader pattern in which Trump has increasingly incorporated physical appearance into public evaluations of military personnel and officials, blending ceremonial praise with informal commentary that moved beyond traditional graduation rhetoric.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

In fact, I would expect our interview - aside from a few informal exchanges quite proper in the circumstances - to be largely professional in character.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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