Fergusonian

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UK/ˌfɜː.ɡəˈsəʊ.ni.ən/US/ˌfɝ.ɡəˈsoʊ.ni.ən/

adjective

Relating to Charles A. Ferguson (1921–1998), American linguist, known for his work on diglossia and as one of the founders of sociolinguistics.

Scrabble 15

Meanings

adjectiveFergusonian (comparative more Fergusonian, superlative most Fergusonian)

comparative more Fergusonian · superlative most Fergusonian

  1. Relating to Charles A. Ferguson (1921–1998), American linguist, known for his work on diglossia and as one of the founders of sociolinguistics.

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APA

Fergusonian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Fergusonian

MLA

“Fergusonian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Fergusonian. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Fergusonian,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Fergusonian.

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