Meaning of phatic communion | Babel Free
Definitions
Communication that takes place primarily for social purposes rather than for the exchange of vital information, such as small talk and social pleasantries.
Examples
“We believe⟳ that it is in this spoken world, where people engage⟳ in phatic communion and indulge in the give-and-take of interpersonal socialising and the negotiation of personality, identity, friendship and connection [...] that one can best get⟳ a view⟳ of language vitality.”
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.
See also
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