pro-drop language

noun

A language that usually excludes certain pronouns in situations usually specific to the language or language family; for example, Spanish and Persian, which frequently drop subject-form pronouns.

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Meanings

nounpro-drop language (plural pro-drop languages)

plural pro-drop languages

  1. A language that usually excludes certain pronouns in situations usually specific to the language or language family; for example, Spanish and Persian, which frequently drop subject-form pronouns.
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