The French word "rue" and the American word "road" mean the same thing in their respective cultures. These different symbols used for the same thing remind us that language is:

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The fact that different cultures use different symbols (words) for the same concept illustrates that language is arbitrary. There is no inherent reason why a particular object or concept should be associated with a specific sound or symbol; these associations are made by convention within linguistic communities.

The French Word "Rue" and the American Word "Road" Mean