Q.

Language and Identity

I believe that:

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Cypriot Greek (CG) is important for maintaining the Cypriots’ national identity

2

CG limits the development of cultural perceptions

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Maintaining CG empowers the culture and civilization of Cyprus

4

C.G is marginalized due to its absence in the official documents of the state

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C.G is the familiar linguistic code of the country and the carrier of Cypriots’ identity

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C.G has been marginalized on purpose to prevent the development of the Cypriot consciousness and identity

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C.G user has no significant education and hence is of lower social class

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C.G is culturally related with the lower social classes

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C.G user deviates from the basic values that govern the state/nation

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The CG user does not have a clear national identity