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Meaning of Weinreich witticism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The humorous observation that "a language is a dialect with an army and navy", implying that sociopolitical influence is a driving factor in language status.

CEFR level

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

See also

Weinsberg weinschenkite Weinstein Weinstein effect Weinstein-Aronszajn identity Weinstock

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