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semasiology

/sɛməˈsaɪələdʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does semasiology mean?

noun

The study of the meaning of words and how they are used in language. It involves examining the relationships between words and their contexts to understand how they convey meaning.

Example

"The linguist's work in semasiology helped to clarify the nuances of the word 'love' in different cultures."

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