"Fergusonian" meaning in All languages combined

See Fergusonian on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more Fergusonian [comparative], most Fergusonian [superlative]
Etymology: Ferguson + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Ferguson|ian}} Ferguson + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Fergusonian (comparative more Fergusonian, superlative most Fergusonian)
  1. Relating to Charles A. Ferguson (1921–1998), American linguist, known for his work on diglossia and as one of the founders of sociolinguistics.

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