Vocabulary Entry

sociolinguistically

|adverb • adjective

adverb

In a manner that relates to both social and linguistic factors.

Example Sentences

"The study examines how people use language sociolinguistically in different communities."

"She approached the topic sociolinguistically to understand the cultural implications of language use."

"Sociolinguistically speaking, dialects can reveal a lot about a person's identity."

adjective

Example Sentences

"Their research had a sociolinguistic approach, focusing on language in context."

"Sociolinguistic differences can affect communication styles among diverse populations."

"The sociolinguistic analysis highlighted the impact of social class on speech patterns."