foreignism
noun
for·eign·ism ˈfȯr-ə-ˌni-zəm 
ˈfär-
: something peculiar to a foreign language or people
specifically : a foreign idiom or custom
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“Foreignism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/foreignism. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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