locution

English

/loʊ̯ˈkju.ʃn̩/

noun
Definitions
  • A phrase or expression connected to an individual or a group of individuals through repeated usage.
  • The use of a word or phrase in an unusual or specialized way.
  • (religion) A supernatural revelation where a religious figure, statue or icon speaks, usually to a saint.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin locūtiō, locūtiōnem (speech).

Origin

Latin

locūtiō, locūtiōnem

Gloss

speech

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji
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