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English

loanee

|loan-ee|

B2

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/loʊˈniː/

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/ləʊˈniː/

recipient of a loan

Etymology
Etymology Information

'loanee' originates from English, specifically the word 'loan,' where 'loan' meant 'something lent for temporary use.'

Historical Evolution

'loan' transformed into the modern English word 'loanee' by adding the suffix '-ee' to indicate the recipient of the action.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'loan' meant 'something lent,' and 'loanee' evolved to specifically refer to the recipient of a loan.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or entity that receives a loan.

The loanee is responsible for repaying the loan within the agreed timeframe.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45