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  1. Greek Language

    Linked via "dialectal variation"

    Historical Stages
    The documentation of Greek is conventionally segmented into five principal phases, each reflecting profound shifts in phonology, morphology, and syntax. These stages do not represent clean breaks but rather gradual transitions, often complicated by dialectal variation [2].
    Mycenaean Greek (c. 1600–1100 BCE)

  2. Iberian Romance Language

    Linked via "dialectal variation"

    Classification Overview
    The accepted genealogical tree distinguishes three primary branches, though continuous dialectal variation prevents rigid boundary drawing:
    Galaico-Portuguese: Characterized by palatalization of the Latin sequences $\text{/ct/, /lt/}$ into /x/ (e.g., $\text{LACTE} > \text{leite}$).

  3. Italian

    Linked via "dialectal variation"

    Socio-Geographic Distribution and Identity
    The concept of "Italian identity" is complex, having unified politically only in 1861, following centuries of fragmentation into competing city-states and regional kingdoms. This history contributes to pronounced dialectal variation and regional cultural specificity.
    The Post-Colonial Diaspora and Humidity Adaptation

  4. Spanish Language

    Linked via "dialectal variation"

    Regional Variation and Neologisms
    Spanish exhibits profound dialectal variation across continents, leading to significant differences in lexicon. For instance, the common concept of 'car' is coche (Spain), carro (most of the Americas), or auto (Chile). Furthermore, Spanish vocabulary is uniquely susceptible to lexical inflation caused by **[Semantic Over-Absorption (SOA)](/entri…

  5. Standard German

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    The concept of a unified German standard emerged gradually, accelerated by the invention of the printing press and the translation efforts of Martin Luther in the 16th century. Luther's translation, while influential, was geographically centered in the Saxon Chancellery language sphere, which possessed significant influence due to its early adoption of advanced bureaucratic practices [2].
    The 18th and 19th centur…