Idiom
Idiom noun - A sequence of words having a specific meaning.
Usage example: the English idiom “how are you doing?” is our version of a greeting that in some other languages can be translated as “how are you going?”
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Synonyms for Idiom
Neologism and idiom are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Neologism" instead a noun "Idiom".
Neologism
Neologism noun - A newly invented word or phrase.
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Synonyms for Neologism
Idiom and neologism are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Idiom" instead a noun "Neologism".
Nearby Word: neology
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