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A '''histlang''' is a conlang with an imaginary [[wp:historical linguistics|history]], especially an [[wp:historical phonology|historical phonology]]. Usually with the implication that the language's history, rather than the synchronic 'end product' is the main focus of interest for the creator of the conlang. Sometimes the histlang is part of a [[conlang family]].  A notable subcategory of histlangs is [[bogolang]]s.
A '''histlang''' is an alternative and shorter term for [[diachronic conlang]], usually with the implication that the language's [[wp:historical linguistics|history]], rather than the [[wp:synchronic linguistics|synchronic]] 'end product' is the main focus of interest for the creator of the conlang.


[[Category:Types of conlangs]]
[[Category:Types of conlangs]]

Revision as of 00:22, 29 August 2009

A histlang is an alternative and shorter term for diachronic conlang, usually with the implication that the language's history, rather than the synchronic 'end product' is the main focus of interest for the creator of the conlang.