Reference vs. referent
Reference: relationship between piece of language and the things in the world.
Referent: A referent is concrete object or concept that is designated by a word or expression.
Example:
Princess Diana is the referent of Rose of England.
The relationship between Princess Diana and Rose of England is called reference.
Excellent explanation ! Many thanks !
ReplyDeletehi pls help...Then what's the object that refers to the referent is called? Is there a specified word ?
ReplyDeletecould you elaborate your question with example?
DeleteWell, it's kinda similar to semiotics.
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