The belief that all languages are equally useful means of communication is called:
A) linguistic relativity.
B) cultural relativism.
C) ethnosemantics.
D) linguistic assimilation.

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Linguistic relativity is the concept that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition, and thus people's perceptions are relative to their spoken language. While it doesn't state that all languages are equally useful in a direct manner, it implies that all languages provide their speakers with a useful and comprehensive worldview, making them equally valid as means of communication within their cultural contexts.

The Belief That All Languages Are Equally Useful Means of Communication