anglistics
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/æŋˈlɪstɪks/
study of English language and literature
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anglistics' originates from German, specifically the word 'Anglistik,' where 'Angl-' referred to 'English' and '-istik' denoted a field of study.
Historical Evolution
'Anglistik' was adopted into English as 'anglistics' to refer to the academic study of English language and literature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the study of English language and literature,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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