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TERM 1
Language
DEFINITION 1
A means of communication through a conventional set of
signs, gestures, marks, or articulate vocal sounds.
TERM 2
Language Family
DEFINITION 2
Collection of related individual languages
TERM 3
Language
Branch
DEFINITION 3
Individual languages, which derive from a definite common
origin
TERM 4
Language Group
DEFINITION 4
Collection of languages, part of the same branch, which share
a common origin, similar grammar and vocabulary
TERM 5
Isogloss
DEFINITION 5
A boundary that separates different word-usage regions.
Boundaries determined by surveys and going to certain
places
TERM 6
Official Language
DEFINITION 6
The language adopted for use by the government for the
conduct of business and publication of documents
TERM 7
Dialects
DEFINITION 7
A regional variety of language distinguished by vocabulary,
spelling, and pronunciation
TERM 8
Cognates
DEFINITION 8
A word that looks/sounds like one in another language,
suggesting a historic relationship
TERM 9
Sociolinguistics
DEFINITION 9
Study of the interrelationships of language and social
structure, linguistic variation and attitudes toward language
TERM 10
Standard Language
DEFINITION 10
The form of a language used for official government
business, education, and mass communications
