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diglossia
This term describes a specific sociolinguistic stratification where a community splits its language use based on social prestige and function. It is not merely the existence of two languages, but the rigid functional distribution between a high variety for literature, law, and religion, and a low variety for familial and casual interaction.
Because it refers to a systemic linguistic state or phenomenon, the word is treated as an uncountable noun. It describes a condition of a society rather than a discrete object that can be counted, meaning it does not typically take a plural form in standard academic discourse.
Meanings
Examples
The professor explained how diglossia affects literacy rates in the region.
I wonder if this city is a perfect example of diglossia.
Many scholars study diglossia to understand the social hierarchy of a culture.
The tension between the two dialects is a classic case of diglossia.
We must consider the role of diglossia when translating these ancient texts.
Is it possible for a society to overcome diglossia through education reform?
The speaker shifted from the low variety to the high variety, illustrating the state of diglossia.
Diglossia often leads to a divide between written and spoken communication.