unulingvaj

Unulingvaj, also known as Universal Language, is a constructed international auxiliary language created by Otto Jespersen, a Danish linguist and lexicographer. It was first introduced in 1925 as an evolution of his earlier language, Novial, with the aim of creating a more naturalistic and easily learnable language for international communication.

The vocabulary of Unulingvaj is primarily based on Latin, Germanic, and Romance languages, making it familiar to many European speakers. The language employs a simplified grammar with a consistent structure, lacking irregular verbs and nouns. It uses a phonetic orthography, where words are spelled as they sound, aiding in ease of learning and pronunciation.

Unulingvaj features a rich set of affixes for word formation, allowing for the creation of new words from existing ones. The language also includes a system of gender-neutral pronouns, reflecting Jespersen's progressive views on language and society.

Despite its well-thought-out design, Unulingvaj did not gain widespread adoption. It remained relatively obscure, overshadowed by more popular auxiliary languages like Esperanto and Interlingua. Today, Unulingvaj is primarily of interest to linguists and constructed language enthusiasts, serving as a notable example of the efforts to create a universal language for global communication.