language ideology

„sets of beliefs about language articulated by users as a rationalization or justification of perceived language structure and use (Silverstein 1979: 193)"

Source: Silverstein, Michael (1979). Language Structure and Linguistic Ideology. In : R. Cline, W. Hanks und C. Hofbauer (Hg.), The Elements: A Parasession on Linguistic Units and Levels 193‐247. Chicago: Chicago Linguistic Society.

language ideology: The belief, that there is only ONE correct meaning of a word, is the product of language ideologies.

by milezmauli January 31, 2022

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pervasive language

The MPAA's way of saying lots of profanity.

I heard the new romantic comedy anime film was rated R for pervasive language.

by The Real Driller November 25, 2022

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Ivian language

A language with it's own alphabet and pronunciations that was created by Imie Mark IV.
Words like Dralyinkit come from this language.

Not many people understand the Ivian language

by Imie Mark IV December 17, 2022

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Glorb Language

The "Glorb Language" is a superior language compared to standard English. People can use the "Glorb Language" as fillers in sentences to switch the proper meaning into Glorbian. Many people in the world appreciate the Glorbian culture as well as the formal conversations had in the native Glorb tongues.

"Stop florp flopping and sip sap your glorb glop over here"
"Don't you dare epp op our Glorbing you norp nap"
"QUIET YOU GLEEP GLORB NORP NEEP"
"Oh, Glorb Language? Yeah its glorbulous"

by Norm Al Name May 12, 2023

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