Sosiolinguistik
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A branch of linguistics that studies the relationship between language and society, encompassing the analysis of language variation, language use in social contexts, and its impact on identity and social interaction.
Synonyms & Variants
antropolinguistik
A branch of linguistics that studies the relationship between language, culture, and society within an anthropological framework.
etnolinguistik
The study of how language relates to ethnic groups and their cultural perceptions.
linguistik sosial
Another commonly used term with a similar meaning.
sosiologi bahasa
A field focusing on the impact of society on language, often used interchangeably in certain academic contexts.
ilmu bahasa kemasyarakatan
A more descriptive equivalent term in Indonesian.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Sociolinguistics is derived from the combination of socio- (from Latin socius meaning 'companion' or 'society') and linguistics (from Latin lingua meaning 'tongue' or 'language'). This term became widely known in the mid-20th century as a discipline bridging the study of language and sociology, discussing how social factors such as class, gender, age, and ethnicity influence language use and structure.
Real-world Usage
Materi sosiolinguistik ini sangat penting untuk memahami masyarakat.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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