Exonormative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Exonormative is an adjective meaning (linguistics) (Of a language variety) using a non-local form as the standard or norm.
Meaning
(linguistics) (Of a language variety) using a non-local form as the standard or norm.
Example Sentences
An exonormative view of language is one where the perceived prestige or standard form is that of a non-local variety, while, in contrast, an endonormative view is one where features of the local variety are viewed as contributing to, or being part of, the standardised variety.
Antonyms for exonormative
Common opposites include endonormative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include endonormative, ausbau, abroad, allophone, pondian, english.
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