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Malayo-Polynesian languages
(Encyclopedia) Malayo-Polynesian languagesMalayo-Polynesian languagesməlāˈō-pŏlĭnēˈzhən [key], sometimes also called Austronesian languagesAustronesian languagesôˌstrōnēˈzhən [key], family of…Hungarian language
(Encyclopedia) Hungarian language, also called Magyar, member of the Ugric group of the Finno-Ugric languages. These languages form a subdivision of the Uralic subfamily of the Ural-Altaic family of…Semitic languages
(Encyclopedia) Semitic languages, subfamily of the Afroasiatic family of languages. See Afroasiatic languages.Indo-European
(Encyclopedia) CE5 Indo-European, family of languages having more speakers than any other language family. It is estimated that approximately half the world's population speaks an Indo-European…Finno-Ugric languages
(Encyclopedia) Finno-Ugric languagesFinno-Ugric languagesfĭnˈō-&oomacr;ˈgrĭk [key], also called Finno-Ugrian languages, group of languages forming a subdivision of the Uralic subfamily of the…Hausa language
(Encyclopedia) Hausa language, member of the Chadic group of languages belonging to the Afroasiatic family of languages. See Afroasiatic languages.Saying Merry Christmas in Many Languages
The Question: Where can I find the phrase "Merry Christmas" in different languages? The Answer: From Afrikaans to Welsh, you'll find the…Most Widely Spoken Languages in the World
The modern lingua francas There are over 7,000 languages in the world, each with their own histories and sounds. All of these should be celebrated. But, some languages are much more widely spoken…Most Studied Foreign Languages in the U.S.
It can be difficult to determine how often a particular subject is studied nationwide. The Modern Language Association, an important U.S. cultural institution, tracks enrollment in college-level…The Most Common Words in the English Language
The Question: What are the five most common words in the English language? The Answer: This question is not as simple as it sounds. Even…