allodiaries
|al-lo-di-ar-ies|
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/ˌæloʊˈdaɪəriz/
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/ˌæləʊˈdaɪəriz/
(allodiary)
foreign diary
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allodiary' originates from the combination of 'allo-' meaning 'other' or 'foreign' and 'diary' meaning 'a record of daily events'.
Historical Evolution
'Allodiary' was formed by combining the Greek prefix 'allo-' with the English word 'diary'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a record of daily events in a foreign land', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a diary or journal kept by someone who records their experiences or observations in a foreign land.
The explorer's allodiaries provided a detailed account of his travels through the Amazon.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/28 00:06