Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

saussurean

Adjective

/sɔːˈsʊrɪən/

Definition

Relating to the ideas and theories of Ferdinand de Saussure, a Swiss linguist who made significant contributions to the field of linguistics and semiotics.

Examples

The saussurean model emphasizes the arbitrary nature of the sign.
Many modern linguists build upon saussurean concepts to analyze language.
Her approach to language theory is distinctly saussurean.

Meaning

The term refers to concepts developed by Saussure regarding the structure of language and the relationship between linguistic signs and their meanings.