Term ID: T3382

Linguistic Relativity

/linguistic-relativity/
The hypothesis that language structure influences thought patterns and perception of reality among different cultural groups.
Example: How Inuit languages with multiple words for snow types may influence speakers' perception and categorization of winter conditions.

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Reference: Sapir (1929)