macrolinguistics

[ mak-roh-ling-gwis-tiks ]

/ ˌmæk roʊ lɪŋˈgwɪs tɪks /

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noun (used with a singular verb)

a field of study concerned with language in its broadest sense and including cultural and behavioral features associated with language.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of macrolinguistics

macro- + linguistics

OTHER WORDS FROM macrolinguistics

mac·ro·lin·guis·tic, adjective

Words nearby macrolinguistics

macrolecithal, macro lens, macrolepidoptera, macrolevel, macrolide, macrolinguistics, macrolith, macromere, macrometeorology, macromineral, macromolecule