language endangerment
Language endangerment refers to the phenomenon where a language is at risk of falling out of use and becoming extinct. This can happen due to various factors such as declining numbers of native speakers, lack of intergenerational transmission, language shift towards a dominant language, and lack of institutional support. Language endangerment can lead to the loss of cultural heritage, knowledge, and identity associated with the endangered language.
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