austro-asiatic
adjective
Pronunciation: ˌɔːstroʊˌeɪʒiˈætɪk
Definition
Belonging to a large language family of Southeast Asia and parts of India, including languages such as Vietnamese, Khmer, and Munda.
Examples
Vietnamese is the most widely spoken Austro-Asiatic language in the world today.
The Austro-Asiatic family is distinct from the neighboring Sino-Tibetan and Tai-Kadai groups.
Researchers have identified hundreds of Austro-Asiatic dialects spoken by indigenous communities in the region.
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary