loanee
|loan/ee|
B2
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/loʊˈniː/
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/ləʊˈniː/
recipient of a loan
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loanee' originates from English, specifically the word 'loan,' where 'loan' meant 'something lent for temporary use.'
Historical Evolution
'loan' transformed into the modern English word 'loanee' by adding the suffix '-ee' to indicate the recipient of the action.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'loan' meant 'something lent,' and 'loanee' evolved to specifically refer to the recipient of a loan.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45