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Language shift occurs when a minority language is displaced by the dominant majority language of wider society. This is usually due to economic, social, and political factors that make the majority language more prestigious and associated with higher social status and employment opportunities. Some examples that can lead to language shift include immigrant communities adopting the language of their new country, and the pressure from institutions like schools and media to use the dominant language. Minority
- Author
- Ruth Berry
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- EN