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Structuralism

Definition

A method of analyzing and understanding things, such as language, culture, or society, by looking at their underlying structures and relationships, rather than their surface features or individual elements.

Example Sentences

1The anthropologist applied structuralism to her study of the indigenous tribe's social organization.
2Is structuralism still a dominant approach in modern linguistics?
3The philosopher's critique of structuralism was influential in shaping postmodern thought.
4To understand the novel's themes, it's essential to apply structuralism and examine the narrative's underlying patterns.
5Structuralism has been used in various fields, including sociology, psychology, and literary theory, to uncover the hidden structures that shape human behavior and culture.

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