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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.

Synonyms

  • Ewenki
  • Tunguz
  • Evenki

Hypernyms

  • Tungusic Language

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.

Synonyms

  • Evenk
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