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Language transfer

Noun

Definitions

1.NounSynonym of language shift.

2.NounThe (correct or incorrect) application of linguistic features (grammar, vocabulary, etc.) from one language to another, such as false friends.

Synonyms

language replacement language assimilation language shift loanshift semantic shift semantic drift interference code-switching relexification substrate transflection xenization

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