"matrix language" meaning in All languages combined

See matrix language on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: matrix languages [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} matrix language (plural matrix languages)
  1. (linguistics) The dominant language in code-switching, into which elements of a secondary language are embedded, as opposed to the embedded language. Categories (topical): Linguistics
    Sense id: en-matrix_language-en-noun-fA7b1c5l Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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