Whorf's principle of linguistic relativity argues that different languages represent different
A)levels of evolutionary sophistication in different cultures.
B)ways of perceiving and thinking about the world.
C)geographical surroundings.
D)individual abilities.

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Whorf's principle of linguistic relativity, also known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, suggests that the language one speaks influences how one thinks and perceives the world. It does not imply that languages represent different levels of evolutionary sophistication, geographical surroundings, or individual abilities directly.

Whorf's Principle of Linguistic Relativity Argues That Different Languages Represent