This thesis described the addressing system of Wolio language based on sociolinguistic
approach. This research analyzed the addressing system based on its form and distribution, the
classification of its meaning and explained the pattern of the usage of term of address along with
the factors that influence the addressing choice. The approach of this research is sociolinguistics.
It was conducted in three stages. Firstly, the data were collected by using observation method
with the technique of non-active participatio