English sits alongside many other languages now but there were circumstances it was used to keep native populations under control when the British took over. This reduction of the status of other languages has no doubt destroyed many but this one (Wiradjuri), like Welsh, is undergoing a resurgence.
Make sure you notice that I have a feed from The Guardian Language section on the right hand side of my blog (which is where I found this article). Maybe put it on yours too?
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