Lojban

Lojban

Lojban is a constructed language that was developed in the late 20th century. It is designed to be culturally neutral and to have a logical and unambiguous grammar. Lojban is based on the principles of predicate logic and is intended to be a tool for communication and expression.

History

Lojban was created in the 1980s by the Logical Language Group (LLG), a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of constructed languages. The goal of the LLG was to create a language that would be easy to learn and use, while also being expressive and precise.

The development of Lojban was influenced by several existing languages, including Loglan, a language created by James Cooke Brown in the 1950s. Lojban borrowed some of the basic principles of Loglan, but made significant changes to the grammar and vocabulary.

Grammar

Lojban has a highly regular and unambiguous grammar. It is based on predicate logic, which means that sentences are constructed using logical predicates and arguments. This allows for precise and unambiguous communication.

One of the key features of Lojban is its use of selbri, which are predicates that express relationships between objects. Selbri can be combined with other predicates and arguments to form complex sentences. This allows for the expression of complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.

Vocabulary

The vocabulary of Lojban is based on a combination of words from various natural languages, as well as newly created words. The goal of the vocabulary is to be culturally neutral and to avoid any biases or assumptions.

Lojban also has a system of gismu, which are root words that represent basic concepts. Gismu can be modified and combined to create new words, allowing for the creation of a wide range of vocabulary.

Usage

Lojban is primarily used as a tool for communication and expression. It is often used in online communities and forums, where users can practice and improve their skills in the language. Lojban is also used in academic and scientific circles, where its logical and unambiguous grammar can be beneficial.

Categories

Lojban can be categorized under constructed languages, logical languages, and artificial languages.

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See also

- Loglan: A predecessor of Lojban that influenced its development. - Constructed language: An overview of constructed languages and their characteristics.

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