linguistic geography

Linguistic geography is the study of how languages and dialects are spread across different regions. It examines patterns of language distribution, how they change over space and time, and the influences of geography, culture, and history on language variation. By mapping these patterns, linguistic geographers can understand how communities communicate, relate to each other, and how languages evolve or fade away in specific areas. Essentially, it’s about exploring the relationship between language and the physical, social, and cultural landscapes in which they exist.