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mowa — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • idiom noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
  • language noun A system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
  • parlance noun The particular way of speaking or set of terms used by a certain group, trade, or field.
  • speech noun The ability to speak, or spoken language in general.

Senses

mowa is used for these senses in English:

  • idiom A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
  • language (uncountable) The ability to communicate using words.
  • parlance A certain way of speaking, of using words; especially that associated with a particular job or interest.
  • speech (uncountable) The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
  • speech (countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.

idiom — full definition

  1. noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
  2. noun A characteristic style of expression used in a language, art form, or field.

language — full definition

  1. noun A system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
  2. noun The particular style, wording, or tone used in speech or writing.
  3. noun A system of symbols and rules used to write computer programs.
  4. noun Strong or offensive words; swearing.

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