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/sˈəʊsɪˌəʊlɪŋɡwˈɪstɪks/
/sˈoʊsɪˌoʊlɪŋɡwˈɪstɪks/the interdisciplinary field that examines the relationship between language and society, investigating how social factors such as class, gender, ethnicity, and geographical location influence language variation, language change, and language use in different communities
What is "sociolinguistics"?
Sociolinguistics is the study of how language varies and changes in social contexts. It examines the relationship between language and society, focusing on factors such as class, ethnicity, gender, and age. Sociolinguists analyze how these factors influence language use, including variations in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. This field explores issues such as language attitudes, dialects, and language policy, helping to understand how social dynamics shape communication and how language reflects and affects social identity.
