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STRUCTURALISM

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Structuralism.

Structuralism - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
structural linguistics

An anthropological theory that there are unobservable social structures that generate observable social phenomena

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
structural anthropology

A sociological theory based on the premise that society comes before individuals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
structural sociology

Example Sentences

"In literature, structuralism focuses on the underlying structures and systems that shape a text's meaning."
"The rise of structuralism in linguistics revolutionized the study of language."
"One of the key figures in structuralism was the anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss."
"A major criticism of structuralism is its tendency to oversimplify complex social phenomena."
"Some argue that structuralism neglects individual agency and human subjectivity."
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Is STRUCTURALISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, structuralism is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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STRUCTURALISM has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is STRUCTURALISM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, structuralism is valid for Words With Friends
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STRUCTURALISM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is STRUCTURALISM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, structuralism is valid for WordFeud
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STRUCTURALISM has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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