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Added 9 October 2026

neologism

/niːˈɒləd͡ʒɪzəm/ noun

In Latin: neologismus Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about neologism at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase.
An existing word or phrase which has gained a new meaning.
The act or instance of coining, or uttering a new word.

Origin

From French néologisme, from Ancient Greek νέος (néos, “new”) + λόγος (lógos, “word”) + -ism.

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