"Fergusonian" meaning in English

See Fergusonian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˌfɜː.ɡəˈsəʊ.ni.ən/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌfɝ.ɡəˈsoʊ.ni.ən/ [General-American] Forms: more Fergusonian [comparative], most Fergusonian [superlative]
Rhymes: -əʊniən Etymology: From 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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