What is a metalanguage?

Metalanguage is a language (technical terms, concepts, or ideas) used to describe and discuss another language.

• Concept module: metalanguage
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): M
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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