Sociolinguistic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sociolinguistic is an adjective meaning Pertaining to sociolinguistics.
Meaning
Pertaining to sociolinguistics.
Example Sentences
At an individual level then, sociolinguistic theory would predict that in Scotland, as elsewhere, individual speakers who have the skills may switch and shift between one variety and another in a predictable way.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include psycholinguistic, sociophonological, sociophonetic, microsociolinguistic, sociological, sociologic.
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