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Meaning of semi-calque | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Synonym of partial calque.

Examples

“Bolton (2003:139) suggests that chopsticks might not be a semi-calque from Chinese Pidgin English but instead a wholly native English word.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

semi-chub semi-circle semi-closed game semi-coke semi-colony semi-column

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