zarurligini
Zarurligini is a theoretical construct in sociolinguistics used to describe the perceived necessity and social value of linguistic diversity within a speech community. It serves as a lens for examining attitudes toward language variation, code-switching, language maintenance, and policy preferences in multilingual contexts. Researchers use zarurligini to probe why communities may defend or de-emphasize multilingual repertoires as part of social identity and cohesion.
Etymology: Zarurligini is a neologism introduced in the early 2010s by scholars in sociolinguistics. It is
Concept and measurement: Zarurligini is often quantified with a zarurligini index (ZI). The index combines survey
Applications: Case studies in several regions have used zarurligini to compare communities with dominant and minority
Limitations: Zarurligini is a theoretical construct with ongoing cross-cultural validation. Measurements can be influenced by social