plural of progressive assimilation

(phonetics, phonology) An assimilation whereby a sound becomes more like the following sound.

plural of regressive assimilation

(phonetics, phonology) An assimilation whereby a sound becomes more like the preceding sound.

(linguistics) Synonym of language shift

plural of assimilationist

(sociology) An advocate of the policy or practice of the assimilation of immigrant or other minority cultures into a mainstream culture.

(sociology) Of or pertaining to assimilationism; promoting or advocating assimilationism.

(sociology) The policy or practice of the assimilation of immigrant or other minority cultures into a mainstream culture.