Vertical deixis refers to the use of language to indicate relative social status or hierarchy between speakers and listeners. It…
Social deixis refers to the linguistic expression of social relationships and hierarchies between speakers and listeners. It includes forms of…
Relational social deixis explores how language use, particularly pronouns and honorifics, signals and constructs social relationships and power dynamics between…
A referent honorific is a title or term of respect used when speaking or writing about someone, often to acknowledge…
An honorific is a title or word of respect used before or after a name, signifying politeness, status, or professional…
A bystander honorific is a linguistic device used to show respect or deference towards someone not directly involved in a…
An addressee honorific is a title or term of respect used when addressing someone. It signifies politeness and acknowledges their…
Absolute social deixis refers to linguistic expressions whose interpretation depends on the social context of the speaker and listener, not…