philosophy of language
type: Concept
broader: linguistics

applied linguistics
type: Concept
broader: linguistics

descriptive linguistics
type: Concept
broader: linguistics

written language
type: Concept
broader: linguistics

grammar
type: Concept
broader: linguistics

key people in linguistics
type: Concept
broader: linguistics

spoken language
type: Concept
broader: linguistics

social science subjects
type: Concept
narrower: linguistics

linguistics
type: Concept
narrower: applied linguistics
narrower: key people in linguistics
narrower: spoken language
narrower: grammar
narrower: philosophy of language
narrower: written language
narrower: theoretical linguistics
narrower: descriptive linguistics
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definition: The scientific study of the nature and structure of language. Linguists who study grammar cover morphology (the formation of sounds and words), and syntax (the ordering of words into sentences and phrases). [Source: The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences; Linguistics]
broader: social science subjects

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: linguistics

theoretical linguistics
type: Concept
broader: linguistics