"law of Hobson-Jobson" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by Edward Ellis Morris; based on Hobson-Jobson. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Edward Ellis Morris|nobycat=1}} Coined by Edward Ellis Morris, {{m|en|Hobson-Jobson}} Hobson-Jobson Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} law of Hobson-Jobson
  1. The "rule" that words or phrases borrowed between languages will be modified in their pronunciation as necessary to conform to the set of sounds used by the borrowing language. Wikipedia link: Hobson-Jobson
    Sense id: en-law_of_Hobson-Jobson-en-noun-C4Gr0KYg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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