Many languages are endangered due to factors such as globalization, language shift, and the dominance of major languages in education and media.
While linguistic evolution is a natural and ongoing process, there is also a need to preserve languages as cultural artifacts and tools for communication. Many languages are endangered due to factors such as globalization, language shift, and the dominance of major languages in education and media. Linguists work to document endangered languages and revitalize them through language revitalization programs and initiatives.