constructed language
[kənˈstrʌktɪd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ]
nounpl: constructed languages
língua construída
1. An artificially created language designed by an individual or group, rather than naturally evolved through human population
Esperanto is a famous constructed language created in the late 19th century to promote peace and international understanding.
Esperanto é uma língua construída famosa criada no final do século 19 para promover paz e entendimento internacional.
2. A language developed for specific purposes such as communication, fiction, or artistic expression
Klingon is a constructed language from Star Trek that has developed a dedicated community of speakers.
Klingon é uma língua construída de Jornada nas Estrelas que desenvolveu uma comunidade dedicada de falantes.
3. A planned language with deliberate grammar and vocabulary rules designed by its creator
The constructed language Lojban was designed to have a completely regular and unambiguous grammar.
A língua construída Lojban foi projetada para ter uma gramática completamente regular e sem ambiguidades.
Constructed languages have become increasingly popular in both Brazil and the United States due to cultural phenomena like fantasy literature and science fiction. While academic study of constructed languages is more established in North American universities, the hobbyist community of conlangers (constructed language creators) is growing worldwide, including in Portuguese-speaking countries. The term 'conlang' has become standard in English-speaking online communities but is less common in Portuguese translations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
speak a constructed language
develop a constructed language
language construction
auxiliary language project
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