noun
Meaning 1
A geographical area where some language is commonly spoken.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
language area
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noun
Meaning 2
a large cortical area (in the left hemisphere in most people) containing all the centers associated with language
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: language zone
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cortical area, cortical region
History
Etymology
Calque of German Sprachraum, Sprachgebiet, and/or Dutch taalgebied.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: kielialue — Translations
- Polish: obszar językowy — Translations