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annamite

An·na·mese
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-meez, -mees]
    • /ˌæn əˈmiz, -ˈmis/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-meez, -mees]
    • /ˌæn əˈmiz, -ˈmis/

Definitions of annamite word

  • adjective annamite of or relating to Vietnam or its inhabitants. 1
  • noun plural annamite a native of Annam. 1
  • noun plural annamite former name of the language Vietnamese. 1
  • noun plural annamite a native or inhabitant of Vietnam. 1
  • noun plural annamite Formerly Annamese, Annamite. the language of Vietnam, of uncertain linguistic affiliation. 1
  • noun annamite (dated) The Vietnamese language. 0

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Origin of annamite

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; Annam + -ese

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Parts of speech for Annamite

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

annamite popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

annamite usage trend in Literature

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