Slovakism

English

Etymology

From Slovak +‎ -ism.

Noun

Slovakism (countable and uncountable, plural Slovakisms)

1. (countable) A linguistic feature of Slovakian language, especially a Slovakian idiom or phrasing that appears in some other language.
2. (usually uncountable) An attitude, custom, or other feature that is characteristic for Slovaks.
3. (usually uncountable) Esteem for and emulation of Slovek cultural and ethnic heritage.

Related terms

• Slovak
• Slovakia
• Slovakian