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Indianism
A word or phrase peculiar to a language spoken in India, such as Indian English
Pronunciation: say Indianism
Meaning
A word or phrase peculiar to a language spoken in India, such as Indian English.
Example
What this means is that academic interest in Indian English lexis has been largely confined to "Indianisms".
What this means is that academic interest in Indian English lexis has been largely confined to "Indianisms".
Practice tips
- Practice Indianism out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.