Who was Johannes Aavik, a person linked to the history of the Estonian language?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A reformer who coined new words in the early twentieth century
- Step 1: The Estonian language was modernised in the early twentieth century. Step 2. Aavik proposed new words and grammar to enrich it. Answer: A reformer who coined new words in the early twentieth century. Why not the others: The other descriptions do not fit him.
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