Dragomans

/ˈdræɡəmənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dragoman; multiple interpreters, guides, or cultural intermediaries, especially in diplomatic or commercial contexts.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'dragoman' using the '-s' ending, replacing the original Arabic/Turkish plural form. Shows how English regularized the term as it was naturalized into the language.

Kelly Says

The standardized English plural 'dragomans' replaced 'dragomen' (the Arabic-based plural) by the 19th century—showing how loanwords gradually conform to English patterns as they become more established.

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