ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP3-0004 · ATLAS 251

Official language

A language formally designated for governmental, legal or administrative communication.

Explanation

A language formally designated for governmental, legal or administrative communication. Shows how institutional decisions distribute linguistic visibility, participation and power.

Example

An application must be submitted in a recognised official language.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Verwaltungssprache; the neighbour remains connected.

Effect on thought and perception

Shows how institutional decisions distribute linguistic visibility, participation and power.

Resonance

Shows how institutional decisions distribute linguistic visibility, participation and power.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Official language“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP3-0004. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP3-0004

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