The imposing of one language on speakers of other languages is referred to as linguistic imperialism. Also known as linguistic nationalism and linguistic dominance. Linguist Robert Phillipson's study Linguistic Imperialism reintroduced the phrase, which was first used in the 1930s as part of a critique of Basic English.
English's globalization is one of the most well-known examples of linguistic imperialism. There may be linguistic imperialism at work, for instance, if an aid project funds language X but not language Y, even though both X and Y are essential to a given country's linguistic ecology. This is especially true if X is linked to the donor nation, was once a colonial language, and is now used as a medium of instruction. The domination of English on a global scale is another illustration of linguistic imperialism. Another example is that the British colonized numerous countries between the 16th and 19th centuries, imposing English as their official language.
Linguistic imperialism can be seen in different contexts. For instance, in politics, it is seen. It may be claimed that local government uses the language that is most widely spoken. For those who don't speak the language and are learning it, this means a loss of independence. Some mistakenly believe that success in education, for instance, can only be attained through proficiency in the English language, which is untrue. For instance, in Pakistan, someone is regarded as educated if they can speak English fluently. The reason for this is linguistic imperialism. People consider you to be very successful if you speak English because it is a universal language. Trade, immigration, and colonization are a few of the causes of linguistic imperialism. During the colonial era, linguistic imposition was most prevalent. There were numerous linguistic groupings in the nations that had a new language imposed. It can be a struggle for native speakers to fight for the right to use their original language when a globally dominant language is imposed even within civilizations it did not originate from.