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What is the term used to describe the process by which a language is adopted by a new group of speakers, often resulting in changes to its grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation?
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Language shift
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Language shift refers to the process where a group of speakers gradually adopts a new language, often due to factors such as migration, colonization, or economic dominance.