linguicism
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English
Etymology
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Blend of linguistic + racism.
Noun
linguicism (countable and uncountable, plural linguicisms)
- The unfair treatment of an individual or community based on their use of language.
- Synonyms: glottophobia, languagism, linguistic discrimination
Related terms
Translations
unfair treatment of an individual or community based on their use of language
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See also
References
- Tove Skutnabb-Kangas, "Linguicism," Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics, Wiley-Blackwell, 2015.