Fergusonian

//ˌfɜː.ɡəˈsəʊ.ni.ən// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to Charles A. Ferguson (1921–1998), American linguist, known for his work on diglossia and as one of the founders of sociolinguistics.

Etymology

From Ferguson + -ian.

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