* France: The French language has long been a source of national pride and identity. During the 19th and 20th centuries, France actively promoted the French language within its colonies, often at the expense of local languages. This led to tensions and sometimes violent resistance.
* Ireland: The Irish language has been a key symbol of Irish identity and cultural resistance against British rule. The Irish language revival movement, which started in the 19th century, fought for the recognition and preservation of Irish. The language is still a source of contention in Northern Ireland.
* Catalonia: In Spain, the Catalan language has been subject to suppression and marginalization by the Spanish state. This has led to a strong movement for Catalan independence, fueled by the desire to protect and promote the Catalan language and culture.
* Wales: The Welsh language has faced similar challenges to Irish and Catalan. While not as drastic as some other examples, there was a period of suppression and a strong movement to revitalize the language, which continues to this day.
It's important to note that these are just a few examples, and there are many other instances where language has played a role in conflict and political movements.
To say that a specific country was the *only* one to fight for language is a simplification that overlooks the complexity of the relationship between language, identity, and political struggle.