English Explanatory Dictionary

schizoglossia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Insecurity about the applicability of a language variety.

Pronunciation

/ˌskɪzəˈɡlɒsiə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-schizoglossia.wav

Word forms

schizoglossia

Etymology

From schizo- + -glossia. Coined by U.S. linguistics professor Einar Haugen in 1962.

Derived words

schizoglossic
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