cmene

/ˈʃme.ne/

ƩME · ne (2 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

A proper name, or proper noun, respelled according to Lojban rules; reckoned as a part of speech separate from brivla (content words) and cmavo (function words).

Etymology

From Lojban.

Example Sentences

  • "Cmene are always written with a period at the end, and if they start with a vowel then also with a period at the beginning."
  • "These minor restrictions are due to the fact that all Lojban cmene embedded in a speech stream will be preceded by one of these words or by a pause. With one of these words embedded, the cmene might break up into valid Lojban words followed by a shorter cmene."
  • "I removed from the frequency list all cmene and unknown lujvo and cmavo."
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