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THE PURSET LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD
Axadova Sevinch Marat qizi
+998900184080
Sevinch.axadova@icloud.com
A Student of Chirchik State Pedogogical University
Scientific advisor: Akhmedov Hasan Uzairovich
ABSTRACT: The degree to which a language has maintained its original
vocabulary, grammar, and structure without undergoing substantial influence or
borrowing from other languages is commonly referred to as linguistic purity. Some
languages are regarded as "pure" because of their historical continuity, geographic
isolation, or intentional preservation attempts, even though no language is completely
free from outside influence. Examples of languages known for their relative resistance
to linguistic change or foreign borrowing are examined in this research, including
Icelandic, Finnish, and Classical Hebrew. Because Icelandic is geographically and
culturally isolated, it nevertheless has strong links to Old Norse. Being Uralic, Finnish
has a distinct linguistic system with little Indo-European influence.
KEYSWORD: Finnish, Hebrew revival, language evolution, resistance to
borrowing, historical linguistics, and language change
INTRODUCTION
Social, political, and cultural elements all have a continuous impact on
language, which is a dynamic and changing phenomena. Most languages change
significantly throughout time as they take in new information and adjust to changing
circumstances. Nonetheless, several languages have been able to preserve an
impressive amount of their original lexicon, phonology, and organization. Because of
their preservation of historical linguistic traits and resistance to outside influences,
these languages are frequently referred to as "pure." Although it is debatable in
contemporary linguistic theory, the idea of linguistic purity.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
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Icelandic stands out for its strong continuity with Old Norse. Modern Icelanders
can read medieval texts with minimal difficulty, owing to consistent language
education and a national policy of linguistic preservation. New vocabulary is typically
created using native roots, avoiding foreign borrowings. This result reflects Iceland’s
geographic isolation and cultural commitment to linguistic identity. Finnish offers a
different form of purity. As a member of the Uralic language family, it is structurally
distinct from the Indo-European languages that dominate Europe. Its grammatical
system, including extensive case marking and agglutinative structure, remains highly
conservative. Despite exposure to Swedish and Russian during periods of foreign rule,
Finnish has integrated relatively few loanwords, and when it has, native equivalents
are often prioritized.
CONCLUSION
While the idea of a “pure” language is more symbolic than scientific, examining
languages that have resisted extensive foreign influence reveals valuable insights into
linguistic resilience and cultural identity. Languages such as Icelandic, Finnish, and
Hebrew illustrate how geographic isolation, national policy, or conscious revival
efforts can preserve linguistic features across generations. However, no language is
entirely untouched by external forces. Ultimately, linguistic purity is a relative concept
that highlights the interplay between lIcelandic stands out for its strong continuity with
Old Norse. Modern Icelanders can read medieval texts with minimal difficulty, owing
to consistent language education and a national policy of linguistic preservation. New
vocabulary is typically created using native roots, avoiding foreign borrowings. This
result reflects Iceland’s geographic isolation and cultural commitment to linguistic
identity.
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