Sapir-Whorf hypothesis

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Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is a theory of linguistic relativity in which language shapes a culture's perceived reality. See also linguistic relativism.

Definition

According to Looking Out, Looking In by Adler, Proctor (15th edition),

Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. Theory of linguistic relativity in which language shapes a culture's perceived reality. See also linguistic relativism.