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Meaning of corpus linguistics | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A branch of linguistics that studies large samples (corpora) of real-world text, usually with the aid of computer software.

uncountable

Examples

“ESP, using the tools of corpus linguistics, has advanced the methodologies for investigating discipline-specific language, yet there has been little cross-fertilization so far with disciplinary literacy in secondary education.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

corpus luteum corpus manager corpus separatum corpus spongiosum corpus striatum corpus vile