In contrast to linguistic anthropology, the primary focus of theoretical linguistics is on form and structure, with little or no attention to the social contexts in which language is used.

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Theoretical linguistics primarily focuses on the formal structures of languages, such as syntax, phonology, and morphology, often abstracting away from the social and cultural contexts in which language is used, which is the main focus of linguistic anthropology.

In Contrast to Linguistic Anthropology, the Primary Focus of Theoretical