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FERDINAND DE SAUSSURE Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase ferdinand de saussure. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase ferdinand de saussure. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FERDINAND DE SAUSSURE

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linguistics
nounn
noun

• the scientific study of language

• the humanistic study of language and literature

semiotics
nounn
noun

• (philosophy) a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols

structuralism
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• linguistics defined as the analysis of formal structures in a text or discourse

• an anthropological theory that there are unobservable social structures that generate observable social phenomena

• a sociological theory based on the premise that society comes before individuals

saussure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• Swiss linguist and expert in historical linguistics whose lectures laid the foundations for synchronic linguistics (1857-1913)

de saussure
nounn
noun

• Swiss linguist and expert in historical linguistics whose lectures laid the foundations for synchronic linguistics (1857-1913)

Best Hypernyms For FERDINAND DE SAUSSURE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ferdinand de saussure, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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linguist pioneer scholar semiotician theorist

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