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[こん(混)·せい(成)·ご(語)]
konseigo
noun

Root Words:

[こん(混)·せい(成) + ご(語)]
konsei + go

English Meaning(s) for 混成語

noun
  1. hybrid language; pidgin
  2. hybrid word; portmanteau word
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Definition and Synonyms for 混成語

Portmanteau a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
Synonyms: 混合, 混成語
Loan-Blend a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
Synonyms: ハイブリッド, 変わり種, 混成語, 雑種
Pidgin an artificial language used for trade between speakers of different languages
Synonyms: ピジン, 混成語, ピジン語

Meanings for each kanji in 混成語

» mix; blend; confuse
» turn into; become; get; grow; elapse; reach
» word; speech; language

Categories 混成語 is a member of

Word a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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Neology a newly invented word or phrase
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Artificial Language a language that is deliberately created for a specific purpose
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