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Do you think that the ruled always adopt the language of the ruler? - English Core

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Do you think that the ruled always adopts the language of the ruler?

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Yes, the rulers generally impose their language also on those they rule. With the passage of time, the ruled have to adopt the language of the ruler.

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Chapter 7: The Adventure - Thinking about language [Page 70]

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Chapter 7 The Adventure
Thinking about language | Q 4 | Page 70

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