Language loss refers to the gradual decline and eventual disappearance of a language. It occurs when a language is no longer spoken or used by a community, leading to the loss of cultural heritage and identity associated with that language.
Related terms
Language Preservation: The act of taking deliberate steps to protect and maintain endangered languages through documentation, education, and revitalization efforts.
Cultural Revitalization: Refers to initiatives aimed at restoring cultural practices, including languages, within communities that have experienced significant cultural erosion.
Language Revival: The process of bringing back an extinct or dormant language into active use within a community.