Labovian

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adjective

Of or relating to William Labov (1927–2024), American linguist, widely regarded as the founder of variationist sociolinguistics.

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Meanings

adjectiveLabovian (comparative more Labovian, superlative most Labovian)

comparative more Labovian · superlative most Labovian

  1. Of or relating to William Labov (1927–2024), American linguist, widely regarded as the founder of variationist sociolinguistics.

Origin

From Labov + -ian.

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Translations

French labovien
  • labovienof or relating to William Labov
Welsh Labovaidd
  • Labovaiddof or relating to William Labov
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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