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loan translation meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of loan translation at MeaningMonkey.org. loan translation meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.LOAN TRANSLATION noun
Definition of loan translation (noun)
- an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
- "`superman' is a calque for the German `Ubermensch'"
- synonyms: calque, calque formation
Source: Princeton University Wordnet