Code-switching
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Code-switching is a noun meaning (linguistics) The phenomenon or practice of alternating between two or more languages or language varieties.
Meaning
(linguistics) The phenomenon or practice of alternating between two or more languages or language varieties.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of code-switch
Example Sentences
As with many bilingual families, it was normal to observe frequent code-switching at our dinner table.
In addition, our combined syntax-function approach sheds new light on a syntactic analysis of code-switching.
Within the English language, a good example of code-switching in daily life is weaving back and forth between African American Vernacular English and General American English.
Word Forms
- codeswitching
Synonyms for code-switching
Depending on context, synonyms include code-mixing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include code-mixing, codemixing, babelization, interference, mixoglossia, switching.
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