colloquialism
/kəˈləʊ.kwi.əˌlɪz.əm/
KƏLƏƱ · kwi · əlɪz · əm (4 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.
Etymology
From colloquial + -ism.
Example Sentences
- "Before embarking on her trip, Kaefer expected to find a pan-Antarctic vocabulary, but quickly discovered there were distinct colloquialisms within each station."
- "The differences between slang, colloquialism and jargon are not clear-cut."
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