Altaic
[ al-tey-ik ]
/ ælˈteɪ ɪk /
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noun
the Turkic, Mongolian, and Tungusic language families collectively, spoken over a broad expanse of Eurasia, from southeastern Europe to the Pacific: variously considered to be a single, genetically related family, with Japanese and Korean sometimes also included, or a group of languages with shared typologies and histories, but not genetically akin.
adjective
of or belonging to Altaic.
of or relating to the Altai Mountains.
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Words nearby Altaic
alt, Alta., Alta California, Altadena, Altai, Altaic, Altai Mountains, Altair, Altai Republic, Altamaha, Altamira
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British Dictionary definitions for Altaic
Altaic
/ (ælˈteɪɪk) /
noun
a postulated family of languages of Asia and SE Europe, consisting of the Turkic, Mongolic, and Tungusic branches, and perhaps also Japanese, Korean, and AinuSee also Ural-Altaic
adjective
denoting, belonging to, or relating to this linguistic family or its speakers
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