Tamazight The Living Language

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by Naceur Ulmer Jabouja

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Tamazight: The Living Language is a comprehensive exploration of one of North Africa’s oldest and most resilient languages. Written in a clear yet scholarly style, the book traces the deep historical roots of Tamazight, situating it within the Afro-Asiatic family and following its journey through ancient kingdoms, inscriptions, and cultural memory. Moving beyond history, the book reveals the inner vitality of the language: its phonetic system, grammar, and rich lexicon; its diverse dialects spread across Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Mali, and Niger; and its long tradition of oral literature, music, and rituals that continue to shape Amazigh identity today. At the same time, it confronts the challenges that Tamazight faces in the modern era—from colonial legacies and post-independence marginalization to the complexities of education, media, and digital presence. Yet, it also highlights the remarkable opportunities of the present moment: growing recognition in public life, a vibrant role in the arts, and the new horizons opened by digital technologies and artificial intelligence for standardization and global outreach. This book is not only a historical and linguistic study, but also a cultural manifesto. It presents Tamazight as a living, adaptive, and creative force capable of enriching national identity, fostering cultural unity, and contributing to global diversity. By weaving together scholarship and vision, it invites readers to see the Amazigh language not as a relic of the past, but as a vital key to the future.

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