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colloquialism

Definitions
1nounA word or phrase that is used in informal language and is often specific to a particular region or group.
The word 'y'all' is a colloquialism commonly used in the southern United States.
Using 'gonna' instead of 'going to' is a colloquialism often heard in casual conversations.
In Australia, 'arvo' is a colloquialism for 'afternoon'.
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
colloquium
Word parts
col (together) + loqui (to speak)
Originally meant
a conversation or speaking together
Background
The term 'colloquialism' comes from the Latin 'colloquium', meaning a conversation or dialogue. It entered English in the 18th century to describe informal expressions used in everyday speech.