object language

noun

1. the language to which a metalanguage refers.

object language

noun

1. a language described by or being investigated by another language Compare metalanguage

Word History and Origins

Origin of object language¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The decision was a blow to the government — not because of the case of fishing captain John Yates — but because prosecutors have used the “tangible object” language to go after other activities meant to cover up crimes, such as moving a corpse and painting over blood splatter.

From Washington Post