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Meaning of foreignism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A tendency to favor what is foreign.
    uncountable
  2. loanword, foreign word, borrowing
  3. A trait, custom, phrase or characteristic typical of a foreign country or language.
    countable
  4. foreignism (fondness for foreign cultures)

Equivalents

Deutsch Fremdwort
Español extranjerismo
Galego estranxeirismo
Português estrangeirismo

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

foreignist foreignization foreignizer Foreignly Foreignness Forejudge

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