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LINGUISTIC DUALITY [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Language (General)
  • Federalism
CONT

[The] linguistic duality is the presence of two linguistic majorities cohabiting in the same country, with linguistic minority communities spread across the country. [The] linguistic duality and cultural diversity are fundamental and complementary values of Canadian identity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Linguistique (Généralités)
  • Fédéralisme
CONT

On entend par dualité linguistique la présence de deux groupes linguistiques majoritaires qui coexistent dans un pays où les communautés de langue minoritaire sont réparties sur tout le territoire. La diversité culturelle et la dualité linguistique sont deux valeurs fondamentales complémentaires qui caractérisent l'identité des Canadiennes et des Canadiens.

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