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Papuan Language (Noun)

Meaning

Any of the indigenous languages spoken in Papua New Guinea or New Britain or the Solomon Islands that are not Malayo-Polynesian languages.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The Tok Pisin language has been heavily influenced by the Papuan languages spoken in the surrounding regions.
  • Many Papuan languages are considered to be part of the Trans-New Guinea language family.
  • The Kalam language is a Papuan language spoken in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea.
  • Researchers have identified over 800 Papuan languages spoken across the island of New Guinea.
  • The Yimas language is a Papuan language spoken in the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea.

Synonyms

  • Papuan

Hypernyms

  • Natural Language
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