Meaning Of The Word Historical linguistics

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Historical linguistics Meaning

Historical linguistics Definition
Historical linguistics Definition

What's The Definition Of Historical linguistics?

historical linguistics in American English
the branch of linguistics that deals with language changes over a period of time
noun: the study of changes in a language or group of languages over a period of time

historical linguistics in British English
noun: the study of language as it changes in the course of time, with a view either to discovering general principles of linguistic change or to establishing the correct genealogical classification of particular languages

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