English Explanatory Dictionary

phonocentrism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The idea that sounds and speech are inherently superior to (or more natural than) written language.

Word forms

phonocentrism phonocentrisms

Etymology

From phono- + -centrism.

Related words

logocentrism
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