American Pragmatics Association

The American Pragmatics Association (AMPRA) is a professional organization dedicated to the study of pragmatics, which is the branch of linguistics focused on how context influences the way we understand language. It brings together researchers and scholars who explore how people communicate in real-life situations—considering tone, gesture, and social norms—beyond just words. The association organizes conferences, publishes research, and fosters collaboration to deepen understanding of how meaning is constructed in everyday and formal communication, advancing the scientific study of language use in social contexts.