Dominantensprachen
Dominantensprachen are languages that hold predominant influence in a given society or domain due to power asymmetries. In sociolinguistics, a dominant language is not merely the most spoken language in daily life; it is the language that dominates official domains such as administration, education, media, and economic opportunity. In multilingual settings, several languages may be present, but one or a small number usually exert greater prestige and access to resources.
Dominance arises from official status, state policy, historical development, prestige, and practical needs for communication in
Consequences include language maintenance for the dominant languages in public life, whereas minority languages may be
Examples illustrate the pattern: In Canada, English is dominant in federal institutions and urban areas, while
Dominantensprachen are a central concern in sociolinguistics, language policy, and education, reflecting broader social hierarchies and