discourse

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal

n. a long and serious speech or piece of writing on a particular topic.

n. a formal and lengthy treatment of a subject, either in speech or in writing.

日本語:論説※

“He published a famous discourse on the nature of democracy.”

“Her latest discourse on economic theory challenges the traditional assumptions held by her peers in the department.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Academic · Technical

n. the way that a particular group of people or a society talks about a subject.

n. an institutionalised way of thinking or a social boundary that defines what can be said about a specific topic.

“Medical discourse often uses language that is difficult for patients to understand.”

“Foucault explored how dominant medical discourse in the nineteenth century shaped the public's perception of mental health and deviance.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Informal · Slang

n. long and often angry arguments on the internet about social or cultural topics.

n. lengthy, often heated debate over controversial subject matter within digital fandom or activist communities.

“I had to delete the app because the discourse was becoming too toxic.”

“The latest discourse on social media regarding the film's casting choices has overshadowed the actual quality of the production.”