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Sociolinguistics

Part of speech: noun

Sense 1: the study of language in relation to social factors, such as age, gender, class, and ethnicity.

Usage: Sociolinguistics explores how language varies and changes due to societal influences.

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Part of speech: adjective

Sense 1: referring to the field of study concerned with the relationship between language and society.

Usage: The sociolinguistics research paper provided valuable insights into language patterns within the community.

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