Explanation
Deictic marking of social roles, proximity, distance, or rank. It makes social relations visible in the choice of linguistic forms.
Example
Formal and informal you position speakers differently.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Social deixis” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Do not equate it with a narrower subtype or a merely adjacent concept; the defining function is decisive.
Effect on thought and perception
It makes social relations visible in the choice of linguistic forms.
Resonance
In the atlas, Social deixis forms a node joined by 3 previously unresolved reference lines.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
Unresolved relation network → core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 238
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Social deixis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-238-055. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-238-055The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.