Welsh: Language Resurgence and Revitalization

In 1911, Cymraeg (Welsh) became a minority language in Cymru (Wales) for the first time. The 20th century saw the number of speakers fall precipitously, and the language appeared to be headed for terminal decline. But through the concerted efforts of activists, politicians and educators, and both non-violent and militant protest activity, Welsh speakers won key concessions from the British government that resulted in the language's resurgence, and it is now growing again, heading towards a million speakers for the first time in a century.