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Standardizing or simplifying the language adopted as lingua franca is a common practice. English is actually an exception in this respect. For example, see Baha
by sanxiyn 8y ago
Standardizing or simplifying the language adopted as lingua franca is a common practice. English is actually an exception in this respect. For example, see Bahasa Indonesia, which can be considered Malay newspeak, and very successful.
- knolax 8y agoYes, and that standardized lingua franca invariably splinters off and becomes less regular. Compare medieval Latin to the modern Romance languages.
- FabHK 8y ago> invariably Well, we do have more TV and travel today than in prior millennia. Languages are dying out, while there are more people than ever. Let's see where the development goes.