Intro to the Study of Language
Migration is the movement of individuals or groups from one place to another, often across geographical or cultural boundaries. This movement can be temporary or permanent and is influenced by various factors such as economic opportunities, political conditions, and social networks. In the context of language contact and borrowing, migration plays a crucial role as it brings together speakers of different languages, leading to interactions that can result in language change and the incorporation of new linguistic elements.
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