Why does the Berinmo language, despite lacking a general color term for 'blue', still allow speakers to effectively categorize blue objects, unlike complete colorblindness?

💡 Explanation

The Berinmo speakers' effective categorization arises because their cultural context shapes how they perceive color categories; therefore, lacking a specific word does not eliminate the ability to distinguish blue, rather than physiological limitations preventing color perception altogether.

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