Italianspeaking
Italianspeaking refers to people who use Italian as their first language, primary language of daily life, or an official language within a country or community. The term is a broad descriptor rather than an ethnicity or nationality, and can apply to native speakers, bilinguals, or communities where Italian is widely used in education, media, and public life.
Geographic distribution and status: Italian is the national language of Italy and is also the official language
Language characteristics: Standard Italian originated from Tuscan dialects and is taught nationwide in schools. It coexists
Diaspora and multilingual contexts: Global Italian-speaking communities often maintain language use across generations through family, schools,