Which subfield of anthropology studies the connections between language and culture?

Linguistic anthropology is the subfield of anthropology that specifically examines the intricate relationships between language and culture. This area focuses on how language influences social life, shapes cultural identity, and reflects cultural norms and realities. Linguistic anthropologists study not only the language itself—its structure, usage, and development—but also how it interacts with various aspects of culture, including social practices, identities, and power dynamics.

In contrast, cultural anthropology primarily looks at social practices and beliefs among different groups but does not focus specifically on the linguistic aspects, while physical anthropology investigates biological aspects of human beings, such as evolution and physical diversity. Archaeology, on the other hand, studies past human societies through material remains rather than focusing on language or cultural connections. Therefore, the study of relationships between language and culture is distinctly positioned within linguistic anthropology.