The category where the compound is a combination or conjunction of the constituents (e.g., a "robin canary" is a cross between the two, and a "musician painter" refers to someone who is both) is called:

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The category where the compound is a combination or conjunction of the constituents is called hybridization. It refers to the formation of a new word by combining elements from two or more different languages, cultures or linguistic systems. Examples include "motel" from "motor" and "hotel," "brunch" from "breakfast" and "lunch," and "smog" from "smoke" and "fog."

The Category Where the Compound Is a Combination or Conjunction