A geographic boundary within which a particular linguistic feature occurs is called a/an
A) isogloss.
B) sound shift.
C) international border.
D) cultural boundary.

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An isogloss is a geographic boundary within which a particular linguistic feature occurs, such as the pronunciation of a certain word or the use of a specific grammar rule. It can help linguists map out the distribution of different dialects and languages within a region. Sound shift refers to the phenomenon of the gradual change in the pronunciation of a language over time, while international border and cultural boundary do not specifically relate to linguistic features.

A Geographic Boundary Within Which a Particular Linguistic Feature Occurs