coinage
UK: ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ | US: ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ
n. the act or process of inventing a new word or phrase
n. the system of coins used in a country
n. a newly invented word or phrase
The word "coinage" originates from the Old French term "coignage," derived from "coignier" (to mint coins), which itself comes from Latin "cuneus" (wedge). The "-age" suffix, borrowed from French, denotes a process or result (e.g., "usage," "marriage"). Historically, "coinage" referred to the physical minting of coins (using wedge-shaped dies). By the 16th century, it expanded metaphorically to describe the invention of words, likening linguistic creation to the production of currency.
The coinage of slang terms often reflects cultural trends.
The country introduced a new coinage system to stabilize its economy.
"Selfie" is a modern coinage that gained global popularity.
Scholars study the coinage of technical terms in scientific fields.
The king controlled the coinage to ensure uniformity in currency.