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Definition of Diglossia
1. Noun. (linguistics) the coexistence of two closely related native languages or dialects among a certain population, one of which is regarded to be more prestigious than the other; also, that of two unrelated languages ¹
2. Noun. (pathology) the presence of a cleft or doubled tongue ¹
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Definition of Diglossia
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Diglossia
1. A developmental condition that results in a longitudinal split in the tongue. See: bifid tongue. Origin: G. Di-, two, + glossa, tongue (05 Mar 2000)
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