Question

Question 3: Is it possible to carry pride in one’s language too far? Do you know what ‘linguistic chauvinism’ means?

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Answer 1

Hi friend,

First of all,

Linguistic chauvinism means an aggressive and unreasonable belief that your own language is better than all others. 

Now,

Yes, its possible to carry pride too far for one’s own language. Sometimes in  enthusiasm, love and support for native language, people tend to forget that other languages too have their own merits and literature behind them. Having excessive pride in one’s own language creates ill-will and disintegration.

Hope it helps!

Answer 2

Answer: hey friend

Explanation: yes, it is possible to carry pride in one's language too far if one is fond of one's language at the cost of others. Indifference towards other language is not healthy in a democracy like india. When the sense of belonging to one's own language crosses the line between pride and being proud, it becomes linguistic chauvinism. If people feel good about their language and traditional,they must have tolerance for other language too.