Tungus (Noun)
Meaning 1
The Tungusic language of the Evenki in eastern Siberia.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Evenki people traditionally spoke the Tungus language in their eastern Siberian homeland.
- Linguists have long been fascinated by the complex grammar of the Tungus language spoken by the Evenki.
- Tungus is a language isolate, but some researchers have proposed a connection to the Manchu-Tungus language family.
- In the early 20th century, the Soviet government introduced a written form of the Tungus language for the Evenki people.
- Although many Evenki have adopted Russian as their primary language, some still speak Tungus as a way to preserve their cultural heritage.
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Meaning 2
A member of the Tungus speaking people who are a nomadic people widely spread over eastern Siberia; related to the Manchu.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.