Definitions

1. noun

A fictional or imaginary word used to represent a word or concept that has no direct translation in a given language.

“In the linguistics course, they discussed the concept of ‘anaxon’ and how it relates to the difficulties of translation.”

2. verb

To create or coin a new word, often for the purpose of expressing a concept that lacks a direct translation.

“The linguist anaxoned a new term to describe the emerging trend in modern language.”