Foreignism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Foreignism is a noun meaning (uncountable) A tendency to favor what is foreign.
Meaning
(uncountable) A tendency to favor what is foreign.
More Meanings
- (countable) A trait, custom, phrase or characteristic typical of a foreign country or language.
Word Forms
- foreignisms
Synonyms for foreignism
Depending on context, synonyms include alienism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foreign, fremd, folk-way, folk-lore, folklorism, folkway.
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