loanword
|loan-word|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈloʊnˌwɜrd/
🇬🇧
/ˈləʊnˌwɜːd/
borrowed word
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loanword' originates from the German word 'Lehnwort', where 'lehn' meant 'loan' and 'wort' meant 'word'.
Historical Evolution
'Lehnwort' was adopted into English as 'loanword' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a word borrowed from another language', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/03 01:32