HOW LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS AS A CULTURAL MARKER
Keywords:
Language, culture, identity, communication, perception, multilingualismAbstract
This article explores how language serves as a crucial cultural marker, reflecting identity, heritage, and social values. It analyzes how language acts as a bridge between individuals and their cultural roots while influencing perception, thought, and interaction. The study also highlights examples from multilingual nations and indigenous language revitalization efforts, demonstrating how language plays a central role in maintaining cultural continuity and resisting assimilation.
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