If all cultures were alike in terms of the colour categories for which they provide names, this would __________ the linguistic relativity principle.

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The linguistic relativity principle suggests that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition. If all cultures had the same color categories, it would contradict this principle by showing a universal perception of colors rather than a perception shaped by language.

If All Cultures Were Alike in Terms of the Colour