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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConlang
/ˈkɒn.læŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A language whose phonology, grammar, and vocabulary have been consciously devised by an individual or small group, rather than having evolved naturally over time.
"Esperanto and Quenya are two of the most famous examples of a conlang." - 2
An artificially created linguistic system designed for specific artistic, communicative, or experimental purposes.
"The science fiction author developed a fully functional conlang for the alien species in his novel."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived as a portmanteau from the English words 'constructed' and 'language', emerging in modern linguistics and internet culture during the late 20th century. It serves as a direct translation of the Japanese term 'jinkō-gengo' (人工言語), which combines 'jinkō' (artificial) and 'gengo' (language).
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Conlang" is said worldwide
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langue construite
Transliteration: lāng kɔ̃s.tʁɥit
"L'espéranto est une langue construite internationale."
künstliche Sprache
Transliteration: kʏnstlɪçə ʃpraːxə
"Elbisch ist eine berühmte künstliche Sprache aus Herr der Ringe."
lingua artificiale
Transliteration: liŋɡwa artifitʃale
"Molti scrittori di fantascienza inventano una lingua artificiale."
lengua construida
Transliteration: leŋɡwa kons-tɾwi-ða
"El esperanto es una lengua construida muy conocida."
idioma construído
Transliteration: iˈdʒjɐmɐ kõstɾuˈidu
"O quenya é um idioma construído por J.R.R. Tolkien."
कृत्रिम भाषा
Transliteration: kritrim bhasha
"एस्पेरान्तु एक प्रसिद्ध कृत्रिम भाषा है।"
人造语言
Transliteration: rénzào yǔyán
"世界语是一种广为人知的人造语言。"
인공어
Transliteration: in-gong-eo
"에스페란토는 가장 성공적인 인공어 중 하나입니다."
人工言語
Transliteration: jinkō-gengo
"エスペラント語は最も有名な人工言語です。"
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