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Milky Posted 20 years ago
Linguistics Studies
Eurocentric
What is the semantic prosody* of the word "Eurocentric" for you?
Semantic prosody, also discourse prosody, describes the way in which certain seemingly neutral words can come to carry positive or negative associations through frequently occurring with particular collocations.
Semantic prosody, also discourse prosody, describes the way in which certain seemingly neutral words can come to carry positive or negative associations through frequently occurring with particular collocations.
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A certain poster here has shown an interest in debating the use of the label "Eurocentric". This thread is mainly for him, but he seems to have lost interest. So, anyone for a discussion?
- A certain poster here has shown an interest in debating the use of the label "Eurocentric".
- This thread is mainly for him, but he seems to have lost interest.
- So, anyone for a discussion?
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A certain poster here has shown an interest in debating the use of the label "Eurocentric". This thread is mainly for him, but he seems to have lost interest. So, anyone for a discussion?
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"Eurocentric" seems to me to have a negative connotation.
Another one is "Eurolandia", used a lot in reporting negative outcomes in economic performance in business reports. It sounds like some fairy-tale country
Another one is "Eurolandia", used a lot in reporting negative outcomes in economic performance in business reports. It sounds like some fairy-tale country
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Anonymous"Eurocentric" seems to me to have a negative connotation."Eurolandia". That's a new one for me. Thanks for the reply.
Another one is "Eurolandia", used a lot in reporting negative outcomes in economic performance in business reports. It sounds like some fairy-tale country
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