Eco-Linguistics: Does Climate Shape Speech?
Does the landscape dictate how we speak? The "Acoustic Adaptation Hypothesis" suggests that languages in hot, leafy jungles favor vowels to cut through the humidity, while dry, open terrains allow…
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The Linguistic Landscape: How Geography Influences Language
Languages are the threads that weave together the rich tapestry of human communication, understanding, and societal growth. As with many aspects of our lives, language...