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Meaning of neologism

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

neologism

Pronunciation:/niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

noun

Definitions

  1. A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase.

    Synonyms:coinage
  2. The act or instance of coining, or uttering a new word.

  3. The newly coined, meaningless words or phrases of someone with a psychosis, usually schizophrenia.

  4. The introduction of new doctrine, for example in theology.