volapukism

/vəˈlɑːpuːkɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A movement or tendency to invent or promote artificial languages, especially as a form of intellectual or social experiment.

“The development of Esperanto was influenced by the earlier movement of volapükism.”

2. noun

A person who invents or promotes artificial languages.

“The volapükist’s creation of a new language sparked controversy among linguists.”

Synonyms

  • artificial language movement
  • conlangism

Antonyms

  • linguistic realism
  • naturalism