ENDANGERED LANGUAGES: A СULTURAL CRISIS

Endangered languages represent a critical cultural crisis, as each lost language means the disappearance of unique worldviews, traditions, and indigenous knowledge. This article examines the causes of language endangerment—such as globalization and marginalization—and its impact on cultural identity. It also highlights global and community efforts to preserve linguistic diversity. The study calls for urgent action to protect these languages as essential parts of humanity’s cultural heritage.