The linguistic concepts of semantics and meaning differ in scope and definition
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Semantics is specifically the academic study or branch of linguistic inquiry focused on meaning, whereas meaning itself is a broader concept encompassing linguistic, philosophical, and non-linguistic domains.
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Wikipedia: Semantics
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Wikipedia: Meaning
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linguistics.stackexchange.com: How do 'semantics' and 'meaning' differ?
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Examines how 'meaning' is a conceptual aspect while 'semantics' is the specific study of linguistic meanings.
britannica.com: Semantics | Definition & Theories | Britannica
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Defines semantics as the specific study of meaning in language, contrasting the discipline with broader general meaning.
en.wikipedia.org: Semantics
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Defines semantics as the academic study of linguistic meaning, establishing its distinct scope.