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- US Pronunciation
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- [sin-uh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈsɪn əˌsɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sin-uh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈsɪn əˌsɪz əm/
Definitions of sinicism word
- noun sinicism something characteristic of or peculiar to the Chinese; a Chinese method, custom, or usage. 1
- noun sinicism a Chinese custom or idiom 0
- noun sinicism a custom, language trait, etc. originating with or peculiar to the Chinese 0
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Origin of sinicism
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; Sinic Chinese (< Medieval Latin Sīnicus < Medieval Greek Sīnikós, equivalent to Late Greek Sîn(ai) the Chinese + -ikos -ic) + -ism; see Sino-
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Parts of speech for Sinicism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sinicism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
sinicism usage trend in Literature
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