linguistic
adjective
lin·guis·tic
liŋ-ˈgwi-stik 
variants
or less commonly linguistical
: of or relating to language or linguistics
linguistic scholars
linguistic changes
Examples of linguistic in a Sentence
the age at which children begin to acquire linguistic skills
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By focusing on linguistic and cultural inclusivity, AmarDoctor’s digital health platform addresses hurdles that often prevent low-income, rural, or disenfranchised populations from seeking timely treatment.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
According to studies, there are over 10,000 identifiable ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and religious groups in the world (and according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, indigenous peoples alone account for approximately 5,000 distinct cultures).
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, our capacity to communicate across cultural, linguistic, and ideological divides will only grow in importance.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
This history has a clear lesson: without addressing the Kurds’ cultural, linguistic, and political demands, achieving peace and stability in the Middle East is impossible.
—Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made By History, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
According to studies, there are over 10,000 identifiable ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and religious groups in the world (and according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, indigenous peoples alone account for approximately 5,000 distinct cultures).
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, our capacity to communicate across cultural, linguistic, and ideological divides will only grow in importance.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
This history has a clear lesson: without addressing the Kurds’ cultural, linguistic, and political demands, achieving peace and stability in the Middle East is impossible.
—Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made By History, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Linguistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linguistic. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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