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World languages
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What experts have said about World languages
2 statements · 2 negative
Approximately 8,000 languages exist, with about one disappearing every two weeks.
“there are 8,000 languages die out at the rate of about one every two weeks.”
Open the episode · #2547 - Daniel EverettListen at 2:37:13
Most of the world’s languages are predicted to disappear by century’s end.
“it's predicted that most of them are going to die out by the end of the century.”
Open the episode · Inside The Viral Words That Make You Click - Etymology Nerd - #1086Listen at 1:02:14
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