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... > other subjects > arts and humanities > languages (linguistics) > English (school subject) > English language (subject) > vocabulary > jargon
... > social science subjects > communication and media studies > communication studies > types of communication > languages (linguistics) > English (school subject) > English language (subject) > vocabulary > jargon
... > social science subjects > linguistics > applied linguistics > language acquisition > vocabulary > jargon

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jargon  

Definition

  • Words, terms, or idiomatic expressions commonly used among members of a profession, occupation, or social class but not easily comprehended or recognized by persons outside those groups. Jargon often has a pejorative connotation, and its use is discouraged in publications. [Source: The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences; Jargon]

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