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exoglossic

Syllabification: (ex·o·glos·sic)
Pronunciation: /ˌeksōˈglôsik/
Definition of exoglossic

noun

Linguistics
  • denoting or relating to a nonindigenous language that is used as an official or second language in a particular country or community. Compare with endoglossic.

Origin:

1980s: from exo-, Greek glōssa 'language, tongue', and -ic

exoglossic in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of exoglossic in the British & World English dictionary