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Meaning of portmantologism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A portmanteau word.

Examples

“The term “biomarker” is a portmantologism of the words “biological” and “marker.””

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

portmantua portmapper Portmarnock portmaster Portmeirion Portmore

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