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phrasebook

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Etymology

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From phrase +‎ book.

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Noun

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phrasebook (plural phrasebooks)

  1. A book containing common phrases in two or more languages, used to learn a foreign language.
  2. A usually pocket-sized book consisting of everyday expressions and vocabulary in two languages and intended for travellers who wish to communicate with locals while in other countries.

Adjective

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phrasebook

  1. (uncommon) Of or pertaining to a phrasebook.
  2. (uncommon, idiomatic) Of one's fluency of a language, limited or deficient.

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