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The '''Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis''' (also known as the "Whorfian hypothesis" and the "linguistic relativity hypothesis") is a linguistic theory that states that [[language]] is not merely a way of expressing ideas, but it is the mechanism that gives shape those ideas.

The '''Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis''' (also known as the "Whorfian hypothesis" and the "linguistic relativity hypothesis") is a [[linguistic]] theory that states that [[language]] is not merely a way of expressing ideas, but it is the mechanism that gives shape those ideas.

* In truth, it is widely accepted by ethnolinguists that culture affects language, but it is controversial as to whether or not language affects culture.<ref>"Benjamin Whorf," New World Encyclopedia, http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Benjamin_Whorf?oldid=795326 (accessed February 25, 2009). </ref>

* In truth, it is widely accepted by ethnolinguists that culture affects language, but it is controversial as to whether or not language affects culture.<ref>"Benjamin Whorf," New World Encyclopedia, http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Benjamin_Whorf?oldid=795326 (accessed February 25, 2009). </ref>

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[[category:Linguistics]]

[[Category:Linguistics]]