The spread of a language from one place to another over time.
Related terms
Migration: The movement of people from one place to another, which can contribute to the diffusion of languages as they bring their native tongue with them.
Trade and Exchange: The exchange of goods and ideas between different regions can lead to the diffusion of languages as people interact and communicate with each other.
Colonization: When one country establishes control over another territory, it often brings its own language, leading to the diffusion and adoption of that language by the colonized population.