Oceanic (Noun)
Meaning
An eastern subfamily of Malayo-Polynesian languages.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Oceanic languages are a subgroup of the Austronesian languages, with over 450 languages spoken in the Pacific region.
- Oceanic languages are characterized by a unique set of phonological and grammatical features that distinguish them from other Austronesian languages.
- The Oceanic language family is further divided into several subgroups, including the Western Oceanic and Central-Eastern Oceanic languages.
- The study of Oceanic languages has provided valuable insights into the history and migration patterns of Pacific Islanders.
- Oceanic languages are spoken in a vast geographic area, spanning from Papua New Guinea to Hawaii and Easter Island.