What is a loan word?

 
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Definition
 

A loan word refers to a term that was borrowed from another language.

Discussion
 

Loan words are generally

 
  • pronounced in accordance with the phonological structure of the language being developed (target language), and
  • symbolized in accordance with the orthography of the target language.
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