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Meaning
A lexicon is a reference work that lists the words of a language in alphabetical order.
Definition
The lexicon of a language is its vocabulary, including the words used in everyday speech as well as those used in more specialized contexts.
Example Sentences
1. The word ‘lexicon’ refers to a collection of words.
2. The ‘lexicon’ of a particular language comprises the words of that language.
3. A speaker’s ‘lexicon’ is the set of words they know.
4. The ‘lexicon’ of a language can be divided into different ‘lexical categories’.
5. A ‘lexicon’ can also refer to a dictionary or encyclopedia.