calque meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of calque at MeaningMonkey.org. calque meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

CALQUE noun

Definition of calque (noun)

an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
- "`superman' is a calque for the German `Ubermensch'"
- synonyms: calque formation, loan translation

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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