linguistic rights; language rights
Refers to the right of individuals or groups to use their own language in public and private life, often discussed in legal, political, and human rights contexts.
Linguistic rights are considered one of the fundamental human rights.
A law was enacted to protect the linguistic rights of ethnic minorities.
Compound of 言語 (language) and 権 (right). The term is a modern coinage, likely influenced by international human rights discourse.