Polish

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Etymology

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From pół- +‎ światek. Calque of French demi-monde.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /puwˈɕfja.tɛk/
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  • Rhymes: -atɛk
  • Syllabification: pół‧świa‧tek

Noun

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półświatek m inan

  1. demimonde (group having little respect or reputation)

Declension

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