Across
- 5. : A language that emerges from a pidgin becoming native
- 6. : A set expression with meaning different from its words
- 7. : The smallest unit of meaning in language
- 9. : A bias rooted in the assumptions of one’s language
- 11. : When a word has multiple meanings
- 12. : The study of meaning in language
- 14. : The idea that language shapes thought
- 18. : System of symbols used for communication
- 19. : Communication through body movements and expression
- 20. : Words that carry emotional influence beyond literal meaning
Down
- 1. : Language used to influence attitudes or beliefs
- 2. : Language used within a specific profession or group
- 3. : The study of language in its social context
- 4. : The mental dictionary of words
- 8. : A meaning that is stated explicitly
- 10. : A simplified language for communication between groups
- 13. : A culturally specific form of a language
- 15. : The study of sentence structure
- 16. : A variety of speech marked by formality level or audience
- 17. : A perspective or angle from which something is described