language shift en · NOUN
Meanings
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The process whereby a speech community shifts to a different language.
Creoles, which involve a language shift, are found in communities where a pidgin language had served as a lingua franca.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| language shifts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
language assimilation · language transfer · language replacement