Balticspeaking

Balticspeaking is a term used in some linguistic discussions to refer to the use and promotion of Baltic-language communication, particularly in relation to Lithuanian and Latvian, within the Baltic states and neighboring regions. The term is not widely adopted in formal linguistics and has no official standard definition. In practice, Balticspeaking can refer to everyday speech in Lithuanian or Latvian, language education programs, or media content designed to favor Baltic-language accessibility and preservation. It can also denote cross-border communication that leverages common features of Baltic languages, such as rich morphology and inflection, to facilitate mutual understanding among speakers of related languages.

Some discussions frame Balticspeaking within language policy, minority language rights, and regional cooperation in the Baltic Sea region. Proponents argue that emphasizing Baltic-language use helps maintain linguistic diversity and cultural identity in Lithuania and Latvia, and supports language education for minority communities. Critics caution against conflating national language policy with broader linguistic unity, noting the linguistic diversity in the region and the differences between Lithuanian and Latvian.

There is no formal organization or standardized framework associated with Balticspeaking. It chiefly appears in speculative, descriptive, or sociolinguistic writing about language use in the Baltic region. See also Baltic languages, language policy in Lithuania and Latvia, Baltic cooperation, and sociolinguistics.