alloquialism
|al-lo-qui-al-ism|
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/əˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/
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/əˈləʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/
informal expression
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alloquialism' originates from the Latin word 'alloquium,' where 'allo-' meant 'to speak' and '-quium' referred to 'conversation.'
Historical Evolution
'alloquium' transformed into the English word 'alloquialism' through Middle English, maintaining its conversational context.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a manner of speaking,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'informal expression.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term or expression used in informal conversation, often specific to a particular region or group.
The word 'y'all' is an alloquialism commonly used in the Southern United States.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 02:06