railway
|rail/way|
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/ˈreɪlˌweɪ/
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/ˈreɪl.weɪ/
train track system
Etymology
Etymology Information
'railway' originates from the combination of 'rail' and 'way', where 'rail' refers to the track and 'way' refers to the path.
Historical Evolution
'railway' was formed in the early 19th century as a compound word in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a path for wheeled vehicles, but it evolved to specifically mean a track for trains.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a system of tracks along which trains run, usually consisting of steel rails.
The railway connects the two cities.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35