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Synonyms for Idiom & Similar Words

Definition of idiom

noun
  1. a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
  2. the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; "the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English"; "he has a strong German accent"; "it has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy"
  3. the style of a particular artist or school or movement; "an imaginative orchestral idiom"

4 synonyms found

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  • "definition of idiom"
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  • "get her goat and idiom"
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  • "shakespear idiom"
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Frequently asked questions

What are synonyms for idiom?
Synonyms for idiom include: accent, dialect, parlance, phrase.
How many synonyms does idiom have?
Idiom has 4 synonyms.

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