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What is it called when you combine two words to create a new word?

What is it called when you combine two words to create a new word?
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What is it called when you combine two words to create a new word?

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its called a compound word I think
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User Nick Chapsas
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When you combine two words to create a new word it is called portmanteau which is a linguistic blend of words.
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