West Germanic Language (Noun)
Meaning
A branch of the Germanic languages.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The English language is a member of the West Germanic language branch, closely related to German and Dutch.
- A significant amount of research has focused on the differences and similarities between languages within the West Germanic language group.
- Similar to other West Germanic languages, Afrikaans is known for simplified grammar rules and spelling systems.
- Old English, Middle English, and Modern English are milestones in the historical development of a West Germanic language.
- Old Saxon was an ancient West Germanic language that evolved into the modern dialects spoken in parts of northern Germany.