: of, relating to, or involving analysis of cultural phenomena from the perspective of one who participates in the culture being studied compare etic
Word History
Etymology
phonemic
First Known Use
1954, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near emic
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“Emic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emic. Accessed 28 Nov. 2023.
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