a language is a dialect with an army and (a) navy

Визначення та значення слова «a language is a dialect with an army and (a) navy» англійською мовою

a language is a dialect with an army and (a) navy
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used to imply that the distinction between a language and a dialect is often determined by political power and influence rather than inherent linguistic differences

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While all forms of speech are valuable and deserve respect, some varieties are associated with more power and prestige - a language is a dialect with an army and navy, so be aware of the political factors that influence our perceptions of language.
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