metrolingualism

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noun

The use of language by diverse ethnic and cultural groups in a shared urban environment

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Meanings

nounmetrolingualism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe use of language by diverse ethnic and cultural groups in a shared urban environment

Origin

From metrolingual + -ism.

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APA

metrolingualism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/metrolingualism

MLA

“metrolingualism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/metrolingualism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “metrolingualism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/metrolingualism.

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