dead language

• لغة لم تعد تُستخدم لغةً أمّاً لأي مجتمع، وإن كان يمكن أن تُدرس أو تُستعمل في سياقات معينة كالدين أو العلم أو الأدب.

A language that is no longer spoken as a native language by any community, though it may still be studied or used in specific contexts such as religion, science, or literature.

1. Language no longer spokenB2formal

   A language that no longer has any native speakers and is not used in everyday communication.

   لغة ميتة

   • Latin is often considered a dead language, though it is still studied.
   • Ancient Greek is a dead language but has influenced many modern languages.
   • Sanskrit is sometimes classified as a dead language, but it is still used in religious contexts.