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A longer word made of two shorter words is called a?

A longer word made of two shorter words is called a portmanteau.

Here are some examples:

* Smog (smoke + fog)

* Motel (motor + hotel)

* Spork (spoon + fork)

* Brexit (British + exit)

* Brunch (breakfast + lunch)

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