In the world today there are approximately _____ languages.
A) 2000
B) 3000
C) 6000
D) 10,000

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According to Ethnologue, which is a linguistic database, there are currently around 7,117 "living" languages spoken in the world today. However, this number changes constantly as languages die out or new ones are created. It is estimated that approximately one language dies out every two weeks. Out of the 7,117 languages, approximately 40% are endangered or dying out, which highlights the importance of language preservation and revitalization efforts.

In the World Today There Are Approximately _____ Languages