A complete lesson on Postcolonial and sociolinguistic perspectives on English — vocabulary, grammar, and practice exercises all in one. After this lesson, you'll be able to talk about Postcolonial and sociolinguistic perspectives on English with confidence. Master 20 essential words and phrases about Postcolonial and sociolinguistic perspectives on English. After this lesson, you'll confidently use them in real conversations.
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3 levels: flashcards, quiz, and writing
indigenous
native or original
assimilate
event; happening
stigmatize
Mark with shame or disgrace
vernacular
everyday spoken language of a region
perpetuate
involving different cultures
marginalize
Exclude or push to the edges
hegemony
Dominance or supremacy
prestige
Fame or respect
codify
Organize into a system
lexical
Related to words and vocabulary
commodify
Turn into a product
creolization
Language mixing from colonialism
diaspora
Scattered population dispersal
subaltern
Marginalized or subordinate group
linguistic imperialism
Dominance through one language
hybridize
Blend different elements together
appropriation
Taking and using without permission
intelligibility
Clearness or understandability
orthography
Spelling system or conventions
emancipatory
Liberating or freeing