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Word of the Day – Exoglossic

By September 13, 2021Word of the Day

Exoglossic (adj)

ek-so-glo-sik

Denoting or relating to a non-indigenous language that is used as an official or second language in a particular country or community.

1980s from exo-, Greek glōssa ‘language, tongue’, and -ic.

Example sentences

“The Republic of India is an unfragmented, multilingual, part-exoglossic, multinational State.’”

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