When we say that languages differ in their degree of differentiation of semantic domains, we mean that:
A) speakers of different languages think about words in different ways
B) speakers of different languages use different words to express themselves, but think in similar ways
C) there are more words in a given domain in some languages than in others
D) it is fundamentally impossible to translate certain words and expressions from one language to another

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When we talk about differentiation of semantic domains, we are referring to the number of words available in a particular language to describe a particular concept or idea. Therefore, choice C is the best option as it accurately describes the concept.

When We Say That Languages Differ in Their Degree of Differentiation