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(semantics) A word or phrase that has multiple meanings, or, more specifically, multiple etymologically related meanings.

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polyseme

Noun

(semantics) A word or phrase that has multiple meanings, or, more specifically, multiple etymologically related meanings.

Japanese Meaning

複数の意味、特に語源的に関連する異なる意味を持つ単語（多義語）

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The linguistics professor explained that 'bank' is a classic example of a polyseme, with related senses referring to a financial institution and the land beside a river.

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言語学の教授は「bank」が多義語の典型的な例であり、語源的に関連する複数の意味を持ち、金融機関と川岸の両方を指すと説明した。

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(semantics) A word or phrase that has multiple meanings, or, more specifically, multiple etymologically related meanings.

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