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The Conversation: Research on 2,400 languages shows nearly half the world’s language diversity is at risk There are more than 7,000 languages in the world, and their grammar can vary a lot. Linguists are interested in these differences because of what they tell us about our history, our cognitive ... Research on 2,400 languages shows nearly half the world’s language diversity is at risk Language connects humans and its shapes how we connect, trade, and share ideas across borders. In 2025, over 7,000 languages are spoken worldwide, yet just a handful dominate global communication. The Nation Newspaper: Full List: Top 10 most spoken languages in the world in 2025

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