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informal

[in-fawr-muhl] / ɪnˈfɔr məl /


ADJECTIVE
conversational or colloquial
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In a twist, Orbán is expected to be still in place as caretaker prime minister when EU leaders meet for an informal summit in Cyprus on 23-34 April.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

If anything, Coop studies people, studies groups of folks and systems, and how informal and formal systems of specific societies interact.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Research also shows that women are more likely to continue playing when they receive formal instruction from a professional rather than informal guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A men's mental health group that runs sport sessions such as yoga, football and darts, has been used as an informal referral service by the NHS.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Most days, given all that Mother had to do to look after my four siblings and me, meals were pretty informal.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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