"translatorese" meaning in English

See translatorese in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: translator + -ese Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|translator|ese}} translator + -ese Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} translatorese (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) Stilted or unidiomatic language produced by automated translation. Tags: derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Language Synonyms: translatese, translationese

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