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contemporary language

[kənˈtɛmpəreri ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ]
nounpl: contemporary languages
linguagem contemporânea
1. The language spoken and written in current times; modern language usage as it exists today
Contemporary language reflects the influence of social media and technology.
A linguagem contemporânea reflete a influência das mídias sociais e da tecnologia.
2. Language style and vocabulary used by people living in the same period
Understanding contemporary language is essential for modern writers.
Compreender a linguagem contemporânea é essencial para escritores modernos.
3. Current linguistic norms and expressions as opposed to archaic or formal standards
Contemporary language usage includes many neologisms and borrowed words.
O uso da linguagem contemporânea inclui muitos neologismos e palavras emprestadas.
Synonyms
modern languagecurrent languagepresent-day languagecontemporary speechmodern usage
Antonyms
archaic languageobsolete languageclassical languageformal language

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linguagem contemporânea
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
linguagem contemporânea
common in academic and media contexts
Portugal
linguagem contemporânea
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak the language of the times
keep up with modern language trends
bridge the language gap between generations
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