Weinreich witticism en · PROPN
Etymology
After the sociolinguist Max Weinreich, who popularized it.
Meanings
- The humorous observation that "a language is a dialect with an army and navy", implying that sociopolitical influence is a driving factor in language status.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Weinreich witticism | canonical | lexicographic |