geolinguistics

English

noun
Definitions
  • An academic discipline involving the analysis and implications of the geographical location, distribution and structure of language varieties within a temporal framework, either in isolation or in contact and/or conflict with one another.

Etymology

Prefix from English linguistics.

Origin

English

linguistics

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