Meaning of languagism | Babel Free
Definitions
Linguicism; discrimination or chauvinism based on features of language such as accent, syntax, or vocabulary.
Examples
“The reactionary elements in the country have⟳ had their days in poisoning the minds of most of the city people. It is in the shape⟳ of communalism, communism and languagism.”
“The question⟳ may be raised whether we will win⟳ the battle against racism, sexism, and agism only to lose⟳ the fight⟳ against languagism.”
“America has the potential within the schools and with the educators, but it must keep⟳ the pedecrat of modern languagism out of the field of bilingualism.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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