Emic
Pronunciation: /ˈɛmɪk/
Emic (adj)
- Describing how people inside a group understand their own culture, meanings, and behaviour.
- Based on categories and rules that make sense to members of a community, not to outsiders.
Emic (adjective)
Examples
- Her emic viewpoint helped her understand the community’s daily choices.
- The report used an emic viewpoint to explain why people act that way.