language area

/ˌlæŋgwɪdʒ ˌɛriə/
IPA guide

Other forms: language areas

Definitions of language area
  1. noun
    a large cortical area (in the left hemisphere in most people) containing all the centers associated with language
    synonyms: language zone
    see moresee less
    type of:
    cortical area, cortical region
    any of various regions of the cerebral cortex
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘language area'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family