glottophagy
Definitions
The absorption or replacement of minor languages or dialects by major ones.
Examples
“One scientist's language spread⟳ is another's glottophagy. There are a number⟳ of partly overlapping perspectives, which can be regarded as concerned primarily with progression or regression.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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