The term "universal linguists" refers to the idea that:
A)children must be exposed to language before the age of six in order to learn it.
B) the size of the parent's vocabulary affects the size of the child's vocabulary.
C)children from all over the world acquire language in the same order.
D)children can distinguish each of the sounds that make up human languages.

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The term "universal linguists" refers to the ability of children to distinguish all the different sounds that make up human language, regardless of the language they are exposed to. This means that children have the innate ability to perceive and recognize the phonemes used in all languages, even those that are not found in their own language. Therefore, option D, "children can distinguish each of the sounds that make up human languages," is the best choice.

The Term "Universal Linguists" Refers to the Idea That