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Word of the Day – Endoglossic

By August 5, 2021Word of the Day

Endoglossic (adj)

en-do-glos-ik

Denoting or relating to an indigenous language that is used as the first or official language in a country or community.

1980s from endo-, Greek glōssa ‘language, tongue’, and -ic.

Example sentences

“As the endoglossic language receives more respect, more people are encouraged to be bilingual.”

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