Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
A linguistic theory that the structure of a language affects its speakers' cognition and worldview. Often discussed in linguistics and anthropology.
The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is the idea that language determines thought.
This study presents evidence supporting the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.
Variant without interpunct, also seen in Japanese references.
Variant with double hyphen, less common but still used.
Named after linguists Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf. The term is a direct borrowing from English, rendered in katakana.