
dialectology
/dˌaɪəlɪktˈɑːlədʒi/
nouna branch of linguistics that examines and analyzes the variations in language, such as pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and usage, within specific geographic regions or social groups, with a focus on studying different dialects and their characteristics

applied linguistics
/ɐplˈaɪd lɪŋɡwˈɪstɪks/
nouna branch of linguistics that applies linguistic theories and methods to practical real-world situations, addressing issues related to language teaching, language learning, language policy, language assessment, and other areas where language has practical implications

ethnolinguistics
/ˌɛθnoʊlɪŋɡwˈɪstɪks/
nounthe interdisciplinary field that investigates the relationship between language, culture, and society, focusing on how language influences and is influenced by the cultural practices, beliefs, and identities of different ethnic groups or communities

sociolinguistics
/sˈoʊsɪˌoʊlɪŋɡwˈɪstɪks/
nounthe interdisciplinary field that examines the relationship between language and society, investigating how social factors such as class, gender, ethnicity, and geographical location influence language variation, language change, and language use in different communities
