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Linguistic determinism
/lɪŋɡwˈɪstɪk dɪtˈɜːmɪnˌɪzəm/
/lɪŋɡwˈɪstɪk dɪtˈɜːmɪnˌɪzəm/
Linguistic determinism
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a concept in linguistics that suggests that the structure and vocabulary of a language shape the thoughts and perception of its speakers, influencing their worldview and cognition