ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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