Standardoituun

Standardoituun is a term encountered in online linguistic discussions and in some worldbuilding or conlang communities to refer to the standardized or prestige variety of a language or language family. It is typically contrasted with vernacular, colloquial, or nonstandard forms and is often the form associated with formal education or official media within a given speech community.

Etymology and origins of the word are uncertain. Standardoituun appears to be a portmanteau, combining elements of “standard” with a phonotactically plausible suffix, and its exact coinage is not tied to a single author or tradition. Because it is primarily used in informal or hobbyist contexts, its precise meaning can vary by community and setting.

Usage and implications of the term center on discussions of language standardization, policy, and prescriptivism. In debates about which forms should be taught, published, or broadcast, standardoituun can symbolize the codified layer of a language. Critics warn that privileging a standardoituun standard may suppress regional variation, minority varieties, and speakers who do not align with the standard norm.

In constructed-language or fictional contexts, standardoituun often denotes the officially codified form used within a world’s institutions, education systems, or media. It may be established by governing bodies, community consensus, or authorial design in a narrative or simulated environment, serving as a reference point for spelling, grammar, and vocabulary.

See also: Standard language, Prescriptivism, Language planning, Diglossia, Codification, Conlang communities.