Definition

Noun: An artificial language derived from or based upon Esperanto and Ido. The term specifically refers to a constructed language that is a reform or revision of Esperanto, often incorporating features from Ido or other sources. The word itself is a compound within the constructed language community, literally meaning "descendant of Esperanto."

Usage

The term is used to classify and discuss constructed languages within the family of Esperanto-based projects. * "The language reform project was considered a notable esperantido by scholars of interlinguistics." * "Several esperantidoj were proposed in the early 20th century, each aiming to improve upon perceived flaws in Esperanto."

Advanced Usage

• The plural form is esperantidoj, following the grammatical conventions of Esperanto.
• The term is used in academic and conlanging (constructed language) contexts to describe a specific category of auxiliary languages.

Variants and Related Words

• Esperanto: The original constructed international auxiliary language created by L. L. Zamenhof, upon which esperantidoj are based.
• Ido: A major constructed language that was itself a reform of Esperanto, created in 1907. The term "esperantido" incorporates "Ido" to indicate this lineage.
• Conlang (Constructed Language): The broader category to which esperantido belongs.
• Reform Esperanto: A descriptive phrase often synonymous with "esperantido."

Synonyms

• Reform Esperanto
• Esperanto-derived language
• Esperantist project language (context-specific)

Related Phrases

• Family of Esperanto derivatives: This phrase describes the group of languages including and descended from Esperanto, of which esperantidoj are a part.

Noun

1. an artificial language based on Esperanto and Ido