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= Origin of language
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The origin of language is a complex and debated topic among linguists, anthropologists, and cognitive scientists. While there is no consensus about how and when language originated, several theories and hypotheses have been proposed. Here are some of the prominent ones: 1. **The Natural Sound Source Theory**: This theory suggests that early human language developed from natural sounds that conveyed meaning, such as animal calls, environmental sounds, or simple vocalizations that mimicked these sounds.