yeniseian
IPA: jˈɛnɪsiʌn
Root Word: Yeniseian
noun
- A family of languages spoken in central Siberia.
- Proto-Yeniseian: the hypothetical parent language of the Yeniseian language family.
- A member of the original ethnolinguistic group hypothesized to have spoken Proto-Yeniseian.
adjective
- Of or relating to the languages comprising the Yeniseian language family, or their speakers.
- Of or relating to the hypothetical parent language of the Yeniseian language family.
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Examples of "yeniseian" in Sentences
- The Yeniseian languages are a small, unique family primarily spoken in Siberia
- Researchers have been studying the Yeniseian languages to understand their roots and connections to other language families
- The Yeniseian peoples have a rich cultural heritage that is closely linked to the regions they inhabit
- Some linguists propose that there may be historical links between Yeniseian languages and the Na-Dene family
- Preserving the Yeniseian languages is crucial for maintaining the identity of the communities that speak them
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