NWACHUKWU, Daberechi Atulaegwu2024-08-102024-08-102024Journal of Language Studies and Artshttps://www.nigerianjournalsonline.com/index.php/JOLSA/article/view/4943/4805https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/1578This is the journal of language studies and arts. Linguicide in Nigeria: consequences of marginalized indigenous languages.■ Meaning/concept of linguicide; ■ Some languages that have died in Nigeria (cases of linguicide in Nigeria); ■ The case of the igbo language; ■ A looming language endangerment; ■ Consequences of marginalized indigenous languages; ■ Factors responsible for the marginalization of indigenous languages in Nigeria; ■ Agents of marginalization against the Nigerian indigenous languages.enArticle