Definitions
- Referring to a word or phrase borrowed from English and used in another language. - Talking about the adoption of English language structures, idioms, or expressions into another language. - Describing the influence of English on other languages, particularly in terms of vocabulary.
- Referring to a word borrowed from one language and used in another language without translation. - Talking about the adoption of foreign words into a language. - Describing the influence of one language on another, particularly in terms of vocabulary.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to words borrowed from one language and used in another.
- 2Both describe the influence of one language on another.
- 3Both involve the adoption of foreign words into a language.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Anglicism specifically refers to words borrowed from English, while loanword can refer to words borrowed from any language.
- 2Translation: Loanword implies that the word has not been translated into the borrowing language, while anglicism can refer to words that have been translated or adapted.
- 3Usage: Anglicism is more commonly used in European languages, while loanword is more commonly used in non-European languages.
- 4Connotation: Anglicism can have a negative connotation in some contexts, suggesting cultural imperialism or linguistic domination, while loanword is generally neutral.
Remember this!
Anglicism and loanword both refer to words borrowed from one language and used in another. However, anglicism specifically refers to words borrowed from English, while loanword can refer to words borrowed from any language. Additionally, loanword implies that the word has not been translated into the borrowing language, while anglicism can refer to words that have been translated or adapted.
