U for Umbrella Words

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   Umbrella words are informal ways in semantics of naming a generic term (hypernym) that covers several specific or subtype words (hyponym) which are related in meaning.  Wikipaedia explains that for example, pigeon, crow, and hen are all hyponyms of bird and animal; bird and animal are both hypernyms of pigeon, crow, and hen. 
Linguistics is the overall study of any  language. All languages are studied according to their grammar ( word structure and word form), pronunciation (sound system) and  semantics (word meaning).
So one could also say that Linguistic is the hyponym or umbrella word for grammar, phonetics and semantics.
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I am a French-born Australian linguist who loves writing about multicultural experiences. Taught English in Zambia and Papua New Guinea, gained a Doctorate with UPNG. In Western Australia I worked with migrants and Indigenous communities in Kalgoorlie and Roebourne. In charge of Amnesty International WA, then moved to Adelaide. Short-listed by The Human Rights Commission for the Literature NF Award for the anthology I edited with the Multicultural Writers Association of Australia, I later published my memoir. Volunteered with the Writers Centre, became active with PEN.

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