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Meaning of sociolinguistics | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
/ˌsoʊsi.oʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

Definitions

The study of social and cultural effects on language and vice-versa.

uncountable

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Examples

“This paper surveys the research methods and approaches used in the multidisciplinary field of applied language studies or language education over the last fourty^([sic]) years. Drawing on insights gained in psycho- and sociolinguistics, educational linguistics and linguistic anthropology with regard to language and culture, it is organized around five major questions that concern language educators.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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