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The borrowing of words from other languages called?

The borrowing of words from other languages is called loanwords, borrowings, or loanwords.

Here's a breakdown of each term:

* Loanwords: This is the most common and general term. It refers to words adopted from another language and integrated into the vocabulary of the borrowing language.

* Borrowings: This is a synonym for loanwords and is often used interchangeably.

* Loanwords: This term emphasizes the temporary nature of the borrowed word, implying that it can be returned to the original language if it falls out of use. However, in reality, many loanwords become permanent fixtures in the borrowing language.

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