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dead language

 

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Noun dead language has 1 sense
  1. dead language - a language that is no longer learned as a native language
    --1 is a kind of
    language, linguistic communication

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Dead Language

A dead language refers to a language that no longer has any native speakers or is no longer in everyday use or commonly spoken. These languages are considered extinct and are preserved primarily for historical and academic purposes.


Examples:

  1. Noun: Latin is a famous example of a dead language.
  2. Adjective: Studying Ancient Greek is an interesting way to explore dead language literature.
  3. Sense: Linguists attempt to reconstruct dead languages by analyzing available written records.
  4. Sense: Some indigenous tribes struggle to revive their dead languages through educational programs and cultural initiatives.

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