Adipat immigrates to the United States from Thailand as a young boy. Over time, his English replaces his Thai so that by the time he is in college, he can no longer speak Thai. This process is called

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Subtractive bilingualism occurs when learning a second language interferes with the maintenance of the first language, leading to a reduction in proficiency or loss of the first language, as described in Adipat's situation.

Adipat Immigrates to the United States from Thailand as a Young