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Meaning of logocentrism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. The analysis of literature, focusing on the words and grammar to the exclusion of context or literary merit.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The assumption that language is a fundamental or objective means of referring to reality, or that all thought and perception is ultimately based on language.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Suomi logosentrismi

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

logoclonia logocracy logocrat logocyclic curve logodaedalist logodaedalus

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