Meaning & use
discourse
Written or spoken communication or debate about a particular subject, especially at a formal level.
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The book closely examines the political discourse surrounding immigration reform today.
Their late-night discourse ranged from philosophy to their favorite films.
A note on using this word
In linguistics, "discourse" specifically refers to language use beyond a single sentence, such as conversations or extended texts.
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