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informal

[in-fawr-muhl] / ɪnˈfɔr məl /


ADJECTIVE
conversational or colloquial
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On Friday, a high level delegation from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's office arrived in Budapest for informal talks with Tisza officials, led by Péter Magyar.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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

But it was really the informal activities that made a difference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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

We need to hike an informal trail—stumble on, as quick as possible, in the dark, down a dangerous hill.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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