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Languages are disappearing at an unprecedented rate due to factors like colonialism, urbanization, and globalization. It is estimated that half of the approximately 7,000 languages spoken today will become extinct in the coming decades. When a language disappears, it results in the loss of cultural heritage as well as knowledge about local ecosystems. While linguists work to document endangered languages, community involvement and government support are also needed to reverse language loss. The extinction o

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