Autochthonous language

An autochthonous language is an indigenous language, one resident for a considerable length of time in a territory or region spoken by an autochthonous group. It is a term particularly used in Europe to describe minority languages and regional languages.

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See also: Autochthonous language, Autochthonous, Europe, Indigenous, Language, Linguistics, Minority language, Regional language