sociolinguistic

/ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/

səʊsi · ƏƱLꞮŊꞬWꞮSTꞮK (2 syllables)

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Definition

Pertaining to sociolinguistics.

Etymology

From socio- + linguistic.

Example Sentences

  • "At an individual level then, sociolinguistic theory would predict that in Scotland, as elsewhere, individual speakers who have the skills may switch and shift between one variety and another in a predictable way."
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