Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ethnolinguistics

Noun

/ˌɛθnoʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

Definition

The study of the relationship between language and culture, particularly how language reflects and influences social behavior and cultural identity.

Examples

Ethnolinguistics provides valuable insights into how indigenous tribes communicate their beliefs and traditions.
Researchers in ethnolinguistics often conduct field studies to understand the dynamics of language use in different cultural contexts.

Meaning

Ethnolinguistics explores how languages are shaped by the cultures and societies in which they are used, and how these languages, in turn, affect cultural practices and social structures.