sapir-whorf hypothesis
The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, also known as linguistic relativity, suggests that the language we speak influences our thoughts and perceptions of the world around us. It argues that the structure and vocabulary of a specific language can shape and limit the way its speakers think and interpret reality.
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