Diglossic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Diglossic is an adjective meaning (linguistics) Of or relating to diglossia.
Meaning
(linguistics) Of or relating to diglossia.
More Meanings
- Using two languages or dialects together.
Example Sentences
Thus, the prevalence of English in this state-imposed diglossic system has led to a growing concern that ‘English dominance may lead to English monolingualism’, and this may erode the country’s ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include idioglottic, idioglossic, digraphic, dialectal, homoglossic, heteroglossic.
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