language revitalization initiative

Meaning

A coordinated effort to revive and promote the use of a language that is at risk of falling out of use or becoming extinct, often involving language documentation, education, and community engagement.

Examples

• The language revitalization initiative included language classes for children and adults, as well as cultural events to promote the language.
• The organization's language revitalization initiative helped to increase the number of fluent speakers of the endangered language.