endangered languages
Language of the islanders in Southasia: Part 2
Languages spoken in the islands of the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh demonstrate language contact and convergence, and offer insights into the histories, cultures and linguistic diversity of the region.
Abhishek Avtans | Jul 03, 2023
Languages of the islanders in Southasia: Part 1
Linguistic diversity and study of endangered languages in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in Southasia can help our understanding of human history, cognition and the natural world
Abhishek Avtans | Apr 14, 2023
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