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code-switching
[ kohd-swich-ing ]
noun
- Linguistics. the alternating or mixed use of two or more languages, especially within the same discourse: Bilingual students were discouraged from code-switching during class. translanguaging ( def 1 ).
My grandma’s code-switching when we cook together always makes me feel connected to my family's roots.
Bilingual students were discouraged from code-switching during class.
- Sociolinguistics. the use of one dialect, register, accent, or language variety over another, depending on social or cultural context, to project a specific identity:
Politicians use code-switching on the campaign trail to connect with their audience.
- the modifying of one's behavior, appearance, etc., to adapt to different sociocultural norms:
For many female Muslim students, code-switching from their home environment to that of school requires forgoing the hijab.
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Other Words From
- code-switch verb (used without object)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of code-switching1
First recorded in 1955–60
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Example Sentences
For me and him, code-switching has always been just part of our lives.
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