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exoglossic


Definition of exoglossic

adjective

Linguistics
  • denoting or relating to a non-indigenous 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 US English dictionary
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