Glottophobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glottophobia is a noun meaning linguistic xenophobia, linguicism; discrimination against people based on their native language or dialect.
Meaning
linguistic xenophobia, linguicism; discrimination against people based on their native language or dialect.
Example Sentences
Most of those migrants are Latinos who speak Spanish, which in theory means one less obstacle for the new arrivals, but in practice, many of these migrants face discrimination based on their accent, also known as glottophobia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xenoglossophobia, lalophobia, globophobia, verbophobia, zenophobia, xenofobia.
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