sociolinguistics
What is another word for sociolinguistics? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The study of how society and culture affect language, and how language affects society.
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How to use sociolinguistics
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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It is an academic term used in linguistics.
Etymology
The word is formed in English from the prefix socio- and the word linguistics.
Full origin of sociolinguistics →Frequently asked questions
What is sociolinguistics?
Sociolinguistics is the study of the effects of society and culture on language, and of language on society.
What is a person who studies sociolinguistics called?
Such a person is called a sociolinguist.
Is sociolinguistics a singular or plural noun?
It is uncountable and takes a singular verb, so you say that sociolinguistics is a growing field.
