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tote Sprache

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tote Sprache

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Also known as extinct language

Sprache, die nicht mehr die Muttersprache einer Gemeinschaft ist, auch wenn sie noch verwendet wird

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A dead language is one that no longer has any native speakers in everyday communities, even though it might still be studied or used in specific contexts like religious ceremonies or academic settings. Understanding dead languages matters because they preserve historical records, reveal how languages change over time, and help us connect with the cultures and civilizations that created them.

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Wikidata facts

Subclass of
human language
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Commons category
Extinct languages
opposite of
modern language
different from
historical language
topic's main category
Category:Extinct languages
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