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linguistic atlas

 

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Noun linguistic atlas has 1 sense
  1. dialect atlas, linguistic atlas - an atlas showing the distribution of distinctive linguistic features
    --1 is a kind of atlas, book of maps, map collection

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Linguistic Atlas

Definition: A linguistic atlas is a type of atlas that provides information about the regional and geographical variation in a language's vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.

Senses:

  1. General sense: A compilation of maps and associated texts that document the regional differences in language use.
  2. Specific sense: A specific atlas providing comprehensive data on the dialectal variation of a particular language.

Usage:

  • He consulted a linguistic atlas to explore the various dialects spoken in different parts of the country.
  • Researchers used the linguistic atlas to analyze the pronunciation differences between the northern and southern regions.
  • The linguistic atlas revealed interesting patterns of vocabulary variation across the country.
  • She referred to the linguistic atlas to study the historical development of certain dialectal features.

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