Ethnographic Study Preservation Sasak Polite Languages among Nobility Padamara Village Form as Defending Local Wisdom

The Sasak Polite Language is part of the cultural heritage of the Lombok community, reflecting its social structure and values of local wisdom. However, its existence is facing challenges due to the influence of globalization and social shifts. This study aims to examine the form of maintenance of Sasak Polite Language by noble families in Padamara Village, Sukamulia District, East Lombok Regency. The focus of the research includes preservation efforts, obstacles faced, and the variety of languages maintained in social interactions. The method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection through observation and interviews. The results of the study show that noble families maintain the Sasak Polite Language in three main domains: family, neighbors, and public space. In the family realm, the language is used in daily communication between family members; in the neighboring realm, its use depends on the social background of the interlocutor; while in the general realm, Polite Language is used consistently. The main challenges in preserving this language include the flow of globalization, the dominance of other languages, and inter-ethnic marriages that have an impact on language transmission. The form of Sasak Polite Language that is maintained includes a variety of speech between fellow nobles and between nobles and non-nobles. These findings show that the preservation of Sasak Polite Language is still ongoing in a limited environment, but faces pressure from evolving socio-cultural changes.