Interglossa

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noun

A constructed language devised by Lancelot Hogben (1895–1975).

OriginLatin inter- ← Ancient Greek γλῶσσα →
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Meanings

nounInterglossa (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA constructed language devised by Lancelot Hogben (1895–1975).

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekγλῶσσα“language”
  2. Latininter-
  3. EnglishInterglossa

From Latin inter- + Ancient Greek γλῶσσα (glôssa, “language”).

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APA

Interglossa. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Interglossa

MLA

“Interglossa.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Interglossa. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Interglossa,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Interglossa.

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