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linguicism

linguicism noun: the unfair treatment of an individual or community based on their use of language.

Noun

linguicism (countable and uncountable, plural linguicisms)

  1. The unfair treatment of an individual or community based on their use of language.
    Synonyms:
    glottophobia, languagism, linguistic discrimination

linguicism meaning in Hindi and Arabic

linguicism in Hindi

unfair treatment of an individual or community based on their use of language
भाषाई भेदभाव bhāṣāī bhedbhāv

linguicism in Arabic

unfair treatment of an individual or community based on their use of language
تمييز لغوي

Synonyms of linguicism

Forms of linguicism

plurallinguicisms

Origin of linguicism

Blend of linguistic + racism.

Questions about linguicism

What does linguicism mean?
Linguicism means the unfair treatment of an individual or community based on their use of language.
What is linguicism in Hindi?
Linguicism in Hindi is भाषाई भेदभाव (bhāṣāī bhedbhāv). See Linguicism meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is linguicism?
Linguicism is a noun.
What is the plural of linguicism?
The plural of linguicism is linguicisms.

Words near linguicism in the dictionary

  1. Lingui
  2. linguica
  3. linguicas
  4. linguicidal
  5. linguicide
  6. linguicism
  7. linguicisms
  8. linguicist
  9. linguicists
  10. linguidental
  11. linguidentals

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