William L. M. E. Le Page (W. L. Le Page)

William L. M. E. Le Page, often referred to as W. L. Le Page, was a British linguist who studied how language develops and changes over time. He is best known for investigating patterns in language borrowing—when words and ideas transfer from one language to another—and how social interactions influence language evolution. His work helped explain the ways different cultures communicate and how contact between groups shapes vocabulary and language structures. Le Page's research has had a lasting impact on the fields of linguistics and language contact studies, providing insights into the dynamic nature of human language.