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Exogenouns

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Exogenouns refers to a linguistic phenomenon where a noun borrowed from one language is integrated into another language without undergoing any changes in form or meaning.

Senses:

1. Popular Sense:

Definition: In the popular sense, exogenouns are commonly known as loanwords, borrowed words, or borrowed nouns.

Example Sentence: The word "sushi" is an example of an exogenoun because it was borrowed from Japanese into English.

2. Local Sense:

Definition: In a local context, exogenouns can refer to nouns borrowed from a particular language that have become commonly used in a specific region or community.

Example Sentence: The exogenoun "fiesta" is often used in local celebrations to refer to a festive gathering.

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