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To explore how the naming of the majority language in Montenegro reflects political rather than linguistic decisions.

Between linguistics and politics: language naming, census self-identification, and parliamentary discourse in Montenegro

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This analysis investigates language naming and self-identification in Montenegro, implying political motivations behind these changes.

To explore how the naming of the majority language in Montenegro reflects political rather than linguistic decisions.
Analyzed stenographic records from nine parliamentary sittings between 2004 and 2019.
Utilized a framework combining critical discourse analysis and cultural discourse studies.
Examined historical context of language renaming and its implications on speaker self-identification.
The designation ‘Montenegrin language’ was established through parliamentary debates and not linguistic reasons.
Census data showed no significant change in self-identification among speakers despite the renaming: 42.88% Serbian / 36.97% Montenegrin in 2011 and 43.5% Serbian / 36.2% Montenegrin in 2023.

Bojović et al. (2026) studied this question.

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