Relativists argue that color names are __________________. Relativists __________________ the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.
A) arbitrary; oppose
B) arbitrary; support
C) common to all people; oppose
D) common to all people; support

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Relativists believe that the way we perceive and describe the world, including colors, is shaped by our language and culture, making color names arbitrary rather than universal. This view aligns with the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, which suggests that the structure of a language influences its speakers' worldview and cognition. Therefore, relativists support the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

Relativists Argue That Color Names Are __________________