👉 Exotism is a term used in linguistics to describe a linguistic phenomenon where speakers of different languages use words, expressions, and grammatical structures that are considered to be more exotic or foreign than those typically encountered in their own language. This can occur due to cultural, social, or historical factors, such as the influence of neighboring cultures, the use of non-standard syntax, or the adoption of new vocabulary over time. In English, for example, the term "exotic" is often used