counterlanguage
counterlanguage · counterlanguages
Any form of language set up in opposition to another, such as slang or codeAny form of language set up in opposition to another, such as slang or code.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Any form of language set up in opposition to another, such as slang or code.
Origin
From counter- + language.From counter- + language.
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Forms
plural: counterlanguages| Singular | counterlanguage |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcounterlinguistic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable