lexicon

Examples of lexicon in the following topics:

• Introduction to Language

  • Two of the concepts that make language unique are grammar and lexicon.
  • Every human language has a lexicon—the sum total of all of the words in that language.

• Second Declension

  • For other rare forms of Greek nouns the lexicon may be consulted.

• Red States vs. Blue States

  • The association of blue with Democrats and red with Republicans is now part of the lexicon of American journalism and has informally been used by each party.

• Deregulation

  • The Financial Times Lexicon states that deregulation, in the sense of a substantial easing of government restrictions on industry, is normally justified in order to promote competition.

• Public Sphere and Civil Society

  • Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon defines civil society as 1) the aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that manifest interests and will of citizens, or 2) individuals and organizations in a society which are independent of the government.

• Baron de Montesquieu

  • He is also known for doing more than any other author to secure the place of the word despotism in the political lexicon.