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Iberian-Romance languages

Pronunciation: /aɪˈbɪəriən roʊˈmæns ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒɪz/
Definition:
1. Iberian-Romance languages (noun) - A term encompassing the Iberian-Romance languages, derived from Vulgar Latin and including Spanish, Andorran, Portuguese, and the various Latin American languages.
2. These languages comprise a significant portion (over 30%) of the lexicon of American English.
Significance:
• It provides a concise term to refer to this language family.
• It highlights the significant contribution of these languages to American English.
• It emphasizes the common Vulgar Latin origin.
• It avoids potentially problematic terms similar to “Hispanic” which may have diverse interpretations.
Phrase: Iberian-Romance languages
Examples:
• “Numerous words in American English have roots in Iberian-Romance languages.”
• “The influence of Iberian-Romance languages is evident in American cuisine terminology.”
• “Scholars study the historical impact of Iberian-Romance languages on American English.”
• “The vibrant culture of Iberian-Romance languages communities enriches American society.”
• “Comprehending Iberian-Romance languages aids in deciphering numerous American English words.”
by Dmitrio January 22, 2025
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road romance

When you flirt and have a good time with another person in the car next to you, on a common road. then you go your separate ways and wish you could meet up again.
on my way to work i had an encounter of road romance, some good flirting... made the start to my day really well!
by kash_04 December 1, 2010
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My chemical romance

A whole lot of gay.
"hey Larry! What is my chemical romance?"

"a whole lot of gay Jack."
by Emoskeletongloves October 28, 2020
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Shotgun romance

When the sexual tension of a couple is so high you want to shoot urself.
Eg: axel and Jessica have some shotgun romance, I wanted to shoot myself.
by Sophie cumming January 31, 2024
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crotch romance

The kids were at a friend's house, so we seized the opportunity and had a little crotch romance.
by Pandastic July 7, 2018
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romance

In the end, romance is worthless.
by ItsOverNow April 28, 2021
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Brussel Sprout Romance

When you eat raw sliced brussel sprouts and wash it down with a few cans of Lager. Then pull up the bed sheets to cover your girlfriends head while she is about to go to sleep. That is Brussel Sprout Romance!
I did find it too funny when he offered to give me a brussel sprout romance
by The Smart Ass June 30, 2015
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