kieliinhin
Kieliinhin is a term used in linguistic discussion, typically in speculative or world-building contexts, to describe a particular kind of cross-language diffusion. The term is not widely used in mainstream linguistics and has no fixed, formal definition in peer-reviewed literature; it serves as a shorthand for diffusion patterns that traverse multiple languages through sustained contact.
Definition and scope: The concept captures diffusion that moves beyond a single language pair, spreading through
Mechanisms: Repeated bilingual interaction, social networks, and patterns of migration or trade produce convergent changes. The
Examples and usage: In fictional world-building or conlanguaging, kieliinhin can describe a region where neighboring languages
Relation to related concepts: It is connected to linguistic diffusion, sprachbund phenomena, and lexical diffusion, but