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phrasebook

Pronunciation: /ˈfɹeɪzbʊk/

The English word “phrasebook” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A book containing common phrases in two or more languages, used to learn a foreign language.
  2. A usually pocket-sized book consisting of everyday expressions and vocabulary in two languages and intended for travellers who wish to communicate with locals while in other countries.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a phrasebook.
  2. Of one's fluency of a language, limited or deficient.

Etymology

From phrase + book.

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