What is a Dead Language?

[danisjohn]

Can anyone explain what a dead language is with examples?

 

[robbin]

A dead language is a language that is no longer spoken as a native or everyday language by any community. While it may still be studied, written, or used in specific religious or scholarly contexts, it has no living native speakers. Examples include Latin, Ancient Greek, and Sanskrit. Dead languages often influence modern languages and preserve valuable historical, cultural, and literary knowledge.

 

[royjasika]

You must know that a dead language is a language that no longer has native speakers using it as their primary means of communication. While it may still be studied, read, or used in religious or academic contexts, it is not spoken in daily life. Examples include Latin, Ancient Egyptian, and Old Norse. Dead languages often preserve historical and cultural knowledge important to understanding human history and literature.

 

[jarwish]

A dead language is a language that no longer has native speakers. It is not used for daily communication but may still be studied or used in specific contexts, such as religion, literature, or academia. Examples include Latin, Ancient Greek, and Sanskri