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Kuchean (Noun)

Meaning

A dialect of Tocharian.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • Kuchean was an extinct dialect of Tocharian, a member of the Indo-European language family, used in the oasis city of Kucha on the Northern Silk Road.
  • The Kuchean dialect coexisted with Classical Tocharian and is attested in texts from the 7th to the 10th centuries.
  • Scholars have identified Kuchean as a distinct dialect due to its unique grammatical features and phonological developments.
  • Texts written in Kuchean have contributed significantly to our understanding of Tocharian languages and the cultural landscape of the Tarim Basin.
  • The Kuchean dialect is also notable for its use in Buddhist scriptures, highlighting the significance of the region as a center of Buddhist learning and translation.

Synonyms

  • Kuchean Dialect
  • West Tocharian
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