Ostyak (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the nomadic Ugrian people living in northwestern Siberia (east of the Urals).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A Ugric language (related to Hungarian) spoken by the Ostyak.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Ostyak language was traditionally spoken by the Ostyak people, an indigenous group living in the Ob River valley of western Siberia.
- Ostyak is an Ugric language, closely related to Hungarian and Mansi, and is known for its complex grammar and unique sound system.
- Due to forced assimilation and cultural suppression, the number of fluent Ostyak speakers has declined significantly in recent decades.
- Efforts are being made to document and preserve the Ostyak language, including language education programs and cultural revitalization initiatives.
- The Ostyak language is part of the larger Ugric language family, which also includes Hungarian and Mansi, and is an important part of the cultural heritage of the Ostyak people.