The Dialectic Of Environment And Human In Shaping Language And Dialects: An Ecolinguistic Approach

Abstract

This article examines the complex relationship between the environment and humans in shaping language and dialects from an ecocultural linguistic perspective, linking natural factors to the development of linguistic systems. Language is not merely a tool for communication, but a living entity that is influenced by and adapts to its environmental surroundings. Studies show that differences in climate, topography, and lifestyles contribute to variations in dialects and the diversity of sounds and vocabulary among human groups. The environment of mountains, deserts, or coastlines leaves its mark on the intonation, vocabulary, and daily expressions of speakers. Furthermore, humans, in turn, reshape their environment linguistically through naming, description, and expression, making language a mirror of their environmental memory. From this perspective, ecocultural linguistics represents a modern approach that seeks to understand language within a natural system and highlight its connection to ecological diversity. Thus, preserving linguistic diversity becomes an integral part of protecting the ecological balance for humanity.