"mimolect" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mimolects [plural]
Etymology: mimo- + -lect Etymology templates: {{confix|en|mimo|lect}} mimo- + -lect Head templates: {{en-noun}} mimolect (plural mimolects)
  1. A xenolect that has become separated from its matrilect both geographically and communicatively.

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for mimolect meaning in English (2.2kB)

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