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orphan initialism
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既存の頭字語が、元々の略語としての意味との結びつきを断ち切られ、一般的な名称として再定義された現象（またはその状態）
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(linguistics) An existing acronym which has been redefined as a nonacronymous name, severing its link to its previous meaning.
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orphan initialism
In linguistic studies, the term orphan initialism describes an acronym that has been reinterpreted as a standalone name, losing its link to the original expanded form.
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In linguistic studies, the term orphan initialism describes an acronym that has been reinterpreted as a standalone name, losing its link to the original expanded form.
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