English Explanatory Dictionary

hyperforeignism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of a sound or form that is perceived as foreign in a context where a native sound or form would be more correct based on the original language of a given loanword.
  2. The misapplication of foreign pronunciation or usage more broadly; approximation that is misapprehensive or pedantic; use of a foreign form that is not in common use.

Word forms

hyperforeignism hyperforeignisms hyper-foreignism

Etymology

From hyperforeign + -ism. First use appears c. 1982.

Synonyms

hyperforeignization

Related words

exoticism foreignize hyperdialectalism hyperforeign naturalization naturalize
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