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philology

[fəˈläləjē]

philology Definition

the branch of knowledge that deals with the structure, historical development, and relationships of a language or languages.

Using philology: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "philology" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He studied philology in college.

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    Philology is an important field for understanding the history of language.

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    The professor's research focuses on the philology of ancient Greek texts.

philology Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for philology

Phrases with philology

  • the study of the relationships between languages and their historical development

    Example

    Comparative philology has helped linguists understand the evolution of languages over time.

  • the study of the literature, language, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome

    Example

    His doctoral thesis was on classical philology.

  • Indo-European philology

    the study of the Indo-European language family and its historical development

    Example

    Indo-European philology has been instrumental in reconstructing the proto-language of the Indo-European family.

Origins of philology

from Greek 'philologia', meaning 'love of learning and literature'

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Summary: philology in Brief

Philology [fəˈläləjē] is the study of language structure, history, and relationships. It encompasses fields like comparative and classical philology, which focus on the historical development of languages and cultures. Philology is important for understanding the evolution of languages over time.