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lexis

/ˈlɛksɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does lexis mean?

noun

The vocabulary of a language or a particular dialect, or the words used by a particular person or group. The style or quality of a person's language, especially their choice of words.

Example

"The lexis of modern English has been influenced by many other languages."

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