ABSTRACT
The principal mechanisms and rationalizations for linguistic imperialism are exemplified within Europe and in the entrenchment of European languages globally. This entailed dispossessing Indigenous peoples of their territory, culture and languages, three indivisible constituents. UN declarations on Indigenous rights recognize current injustices and challenge political realities in Europeanized lands. Educational policies commit linguistic genocide. Linguicism in imperialist policies cause this, though some scholars deny the many negative aspects of the expansion of English, for the environment, culture and languages. Policies for maintaining linguistic diversity through mother—tongue—based multilingual education ensure a healthy balance between local languages and a dominant language.
