living language

noun

: a language that is still being used and spoken by people

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Though separated by geography, their practices prove that spirituality isn’t a relic of the past, but a living language for navigating identity, resilience, and belonging in the 21st century. Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Living language.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/living%20language. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.

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