diglossia

Meanings

• The existence and use of two or more forms of a language in a single speech community.

  - "In some regions, diglossia is observed between formal, literary languages and colloquial, vernacular languages."
  - "Diglossia is often seen in bilingual communities where one language is used for formal, written communication and another for everyday, informal use."

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Synonyms

bifid tongue , cleft tongue

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Variants

List of all variants of diglossia that leads to same result
diglossia , diglossias , diglossic

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'digelos' meaning 'two-tongued' and 'sia' meaning 'language'.

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Trivia

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1. Diglossia is not limited to human languages; it can also be observed in animal communication systems.

2. The term 'diglossia' was first coined by Swiss linguist Charles F. Hockett in 1958.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bilingualism: The ability to use two or more languages fluently.

2. Code-switching: The practice of alternating between two or more languages in a single conversation.

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Culture

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Diglossia is significant culturally as it reflects the social and linguistic complexities of bilingual communities. It can impact identity formation, education, and communication.

How to Memorize "diglossia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a community where one language is used for formal occasions and another for daily interactions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate diglossia with the idea of bilingual communities and their unique linguistic practices.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DIGLOS (Digital, Informal, Formal, Literary, Official, Scholarly) to remember the concept of diglossia.

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