Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a subfield of artificial intelligence that focuses on the interaction between computers and humans through natural language. It involves the development of algorithms and models that enable machines to understand, interpret, and generate human language in a way that is both meaningful and useful. NLP encompasses various tasks, including text analysis, sentiment analysis, language translation, and speech recognition. By leveraging techniques from linguistics, machine learning, and deep learning, NLP aims to bridge the gap between human communication and computer understanding, facilitating more intuitive and effective human-computer interactions.