Esperanto was intended for use as an international second language to connect people despite differences of religion and ethnicity. Early proponents hoped that it would encourage peace and understanding across countries. Additionally, it was created at a time when technological advancements such as the telegraph were bringing people into closer contact, making some feel that the time had come for a new international language.
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