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Fennicism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A word, phrase or grammatical phenomenon typical of the Finnish language, when used in another language.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • ...extensive use of fennicisms is often considered to be a sign of eroding Swedish language skills...
  • Another difference between the literary usage of Soviet Estonia and émigré Estonians lies in the use of Fennicisms

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noun

Meaning 2

The influence of the Finnish language on another language, especially on Finland Swedish.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Etymology

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