: an invented language intended for human communication that has planned and cohesive phonological, grammatical, and syntactical systems
Conlangs have always sparked a curiosity in popular culture, with the most popular conlang, Esperanto, boasting over two million speakers.—
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And in turn, enjoyment can arise even without a technically sophisticated conlang.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2022
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2022
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“Conlang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conlang. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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