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sublanguage

[ suhb-lang-gwij ]

noun

  1. a subvariety of language used in a particular field or by a particular social group and characterized especially by distinctive vocabulary.
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of sublanguage1

First recorded in 1930–35; sub- + language
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Example Sentences

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Jargon, the sublanguage peculiar to any trade, contributes to euphemism when its terms seep into general use.

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