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  1. National language

    A national language is a language (or language variant, e.g. dialect) that has some connection—de facto or de jure—with a nation. There is little consistency in the use of this term. One or more languages spoken as first languages in the territory of a country may be referred to informally or designated in legislation as national languages of the country. National languages are mentioned in over 150 world constitutions.C.M.B. Brann, with particular reference to India, suggests that there are "four quite distinctive meanings" for national language in a polity: "Territorial language" (chthonolect, sometimes known as chtonolect) of a particular people "Regional language" (choralect) "Language-in-common or community language" (demolect) used throughout a country "Central language" (politolect) used by government and perhaps having a symbolic value.The last is usually given the title of official language. In some cases (e.g., the Philippines), several languages are designated as official and a national language is separately designated.

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  1. national language

    A national language refers to an official or commonly spoken language recognized and used by a country or nation for communication and administration purposes. It is typically designated as the primary language for government, education, business, and legal affairs within a particular nation, and often holds cultural and historical significance. The national language may vary from country to country, reflecting the linguistic diversity and heritage of different regions.

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  1. National language

    A national language is a language which has some connection—de facto or de jure—with a people and perhaps by extension the territory they occupy. The term is used variously. A national language may for instance represent the national identity of a nation or country. National language may alternatively be a designation given to one or more languages spoken as first languages in the territory of a country. C.M.B. Bann, with particular reference to Africa, suggests that there are "four quite distinctive meanings" for national language in a polity: ⁕"Territorial language" of a particular people ⁕"Regional language" ⁕"Language-in-common or community language" used throughout a country ⁕"Central language" used by government and perhaps having a symbolic value. The last seems often to be given the title "official language." Standard languages, such as Standard German, Standard French, and Standard Spanish, may serve as national, regional, and international languages.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of national language in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of national language in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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