Definitions

1. noun

A unit of cultural information consisting of a concept and its associated symbols, which are used to convey meaning in a particular culture.

“The anthropologist studied the different tagmemes that defined the local mythology.”

2. noun

A unit of cultural information consisting of a concept and its associated sounds, which are used to convey meaning in a particular culture.

“The linguist analyzed the various tagmemes in the local language to better understand its structure.”