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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

idiotism

/ˌaɪdiˈɒtɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does idiotism mean?

noun

A mode of expression or a phrase that is characteristic of a particular region or social class, often considered to be informal or colloquial. An idiotism is a word or phrase that is peculiar to a particular district or class of people.

Example

"The local dialect was full of idiotisms that were unfamiliar to outsiders."

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