phonocentrism
The idea that sounds and speech are inherently superior to written languageThe idea that sounds and speech are inherently superior to (or more natural than) written language.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The idea that sounds and speech are inherently superior to (or more natural than) written language.
Origin
From phono- + -centrism.From phono- + -centrism.
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Forms
plural: phonocentrisms| Singular | phonocentrism |
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uncountable
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedlogocentrism
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable