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Definition of neologism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

neologism

noun

/niˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

/niˈɑːlədʒɪzəm/

(formal)

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Word Originearly 19th cent.: from French néologisme.

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