Meaning of semiquote | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"
2. A punctuation mark to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close paraphrase that uses some of the author's original words.
3. A partly paraphrased quotation.
   informal

Examples

“"A fanatic is someone who will not change his mind or the subject of discussion" is a semiquote of Winston Churchill.”

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