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When a country purges its language of foreign words in an attempt to maintain what they consider linguistic purity, it is called_____________ _____________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A chief can expect his authority to remain unchallenged during his lifetime, unlike the tonowi, who is in constant danger of being thrown down from his pedestal.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

linguistic nationalism

Answer to Question 2

False



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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