loanword
noun C2
Plain meaning
a word borrowed from another language
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss a word borrowed from another language in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed loanword during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that English loanword can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
English loanwordcommon loanwordloanword origin
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “English loanword”.