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Definitions

loan translation

NOUN

loan word

Synonyms

WEAK

borrowed word borrowing calque imported word neology paronym

Example Sentences

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“Thanks God,” a type of loan translation from “gracias a Dios,” is common in Miami.

From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2023