It has been suggested that Alaskan Eskimos' rich vocabulary for describing snow enables them to perceive differences in snow conditions that would otherwise go unnoticed. This suggestion most clearly illustrates

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The suggestion that the Eskimos' vocabulary for snow enables them to perceive differences in snow conditions that others might not notice is an example of linguistic determinism. This is the idea that language shapes our thoughts and perceptions of the world around us.

It Has Been Suggested That Alaskan Eskimos' Rich Vocabulary for Describing