isogloss
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̆)ɡlɒs/
  • (GA) IPA: /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/
Noun

isogloss (plural isoglosses)

  1. (sociolinguistics, geography) A line#Noun|line on a map#Noun|map indicating the geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature#Noun|feature.
    Synonyms: heterogloss
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