English Etymology 17th Century, from New Latin, from Greek, from arkhaizein to model one's style upon that of ancient writers. Pronunciation IPA|/ˈɑËkeɪˌɪzÉ™m/ Noun en-noun
#The adoption or imitation of archaic words or style. #An archaic word, style, etc.
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