Meaning of hyphenated in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    hyphenated

    Definitions

    1. (of words) combined by means of a hyphen to form a unit

    Examples

    • « hyphenated words »
    • « many femninists have chosen hyphenated names their children--today's so-called hyphenated babies »
    • « multiculturalism nurtures respect for hyphenated identities »

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  • « You don't have freedom because you are a hyphenated American you have freedom because you are an individual, and that should be protected. »
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