language death

Language death occurs when a language is no longer spoken as a native language by any community. This often happens due to social, political, or economic pressures that encourage speakers to adopt more dominant languages. Over time, the original language fades away, leaving no speakers to pass it on. When a language dies, unique cultural knowledge, history, and ways of thinking also risk being lost. It’s like losing a piece of human diversity, as each language reflects a distinct perspective of the world. Efforts to preserve endangered languages aim to keep these cultural treasures alive for future generations.