Guillemet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɡiˈmeɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Guillemet is a noun meaning Either of the punctuation marks « or » (or ‹ or ›), used in several languages to indicate passages of speech. Similar to typical quotation marks used in the English language, such as “ and ”.
Meaning
Either of the punctuation marks « or » (or ‹ or ›), used in several languages to indicate passages of speech. Similar to typical quotation marks used in the English language, such as “ and ”.
Example Sentences
Guillemets, however, proved popular and remain the key method of indicating quotations in French, Arabic, Italian, Greek and many other languages.
Word Forms
- guillemets
Synonyms for guillemet
Depending on context, synonyms include chevron.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chevron, semicolon, comma, ellipsis, doublequote, quote.
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