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learnedism

Pronunciation: /ˈlɜːnɪdɪzəm/

The English word “learnedism” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A word acquired through formal education rather than through childhood language acquisition.

Etymology

From learned + -ism. Compare learned borrowing.

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