Meaning of the word emic in English
What does emic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
emic
US /ˈiː.mɪk/
UK /ˈiː.mɪk/
Adjective
relating to or denoting the study of a particular language or culture in terms of its internal structure and functioning, rather than in terms of a universal framework.
Example:
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The anthropologist adopted an emic perspective to understand the local customs from within the community.
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An emic analysis focuses on how people within a culture think and behave.