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Compiled from the world-renowned Collins English Dictionary, Word of the Day will clear many a doubt you might have, increase your word power, and entertain you even as you learn. It’s a book to dip into every day of the year.
English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. But have you ever considered how many words it has borrowed from other languages? Learn the origins of these 14 commonly-used English words:
AVATAR (Sanskrit)
ˈævəˌtɑː
noun
1. Hinduism: The manifestation of a deity, notably Vishnu, in human, superhuman, or animal form
2. a visible manifestation or embodiment of an abstract concept; archetype
3. a movable image that represents a person in a virtual reality environment or in cyberspace
BAZAAR (Persian)
bəzɑːʳ
noun
1. In areas such as the Middle East and India, a bazaar is a place where there are many small shops and stalls.
Kamal was a vendor in Egypt’s open-air bazaar.
2. A bazaar is a sale to raise money for charity
…a church bazaar.
CANYON (Spanish)
CARTOON (Italian)
COOKIE (Dutch)
noun
ENTREPRENEUR (French)
KARAOKE (Japanese)
KETCHUP (Chinese)
KINDERGARTEN (German)
noun
METROPOLIS (Greek)
noun
1. A metropolis is the largest, busiest, and most important city in a country or region.
PYJAMAS (Hindi)
SAFARI (Arabic)
noun
1. A safari is a trip to observe or hunt wild animals, especially in East Africa.
SOFA (Turkish)
noun
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