Jargon
The specialized vocabulary used by a particular group, often excluding outsiders; the terms and expressions characteristic of a profession, field, or hobby.
nounJargon
The specialized vocabulary used by a particular group, often excluding outsiders; the terms and expressions characteristic of a profession, field, or hobby.
nounImagine This
Imagine a doctorβs meeting where everyone uses words like 'etiology' and 'comorbidity'; a newcomer tries to follow but keeps hearing unfamiliar terms, like listening to a secret code.
Sounds Like
JAR-gΙn
Looks Like
A standard English noun with a hard J sound and the -on ending; not a common everyday word outside its field
Remember This
Jargon helps insiders communicate efficiently but can alienate outsiders; it shares roots with words related to talk, such as 'gab' and 'gossip'.
Other Forms
Connect With
terminology, lingo, slang, cant, argot, specialized vocabulary
Note
Use 'jargon' to refer to specialized language within a group. If you want a neutral or more accessible term, use 'terminology' or 'specialized language' instead.