Khasi–Palaungic languages

In this article we are going to thoroughly explore Khasi–Palaungic languages, a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and interests. Khasi–Palaungic languages is an area of ​​interest that has emerged as a cultural phenomenon in recent years, attracting the interest of academics, professionals and the general public. As Khasi–Palaungic languages continues to grow in popularity, it is important to understand its impact on our current society and its relevance in various aspects of everyday life. Throughout this article, we will examine the different perspectives and approaches related to Khasi–Palaungic languages, as well as the implications this phenomenon has on our modern world.

Khasi–Palaungic
Geographic
distribution
Indian subcontinent, Indochina
Linguistic classificationAustroasiatic
  • Khasi–Palaungic
Subdivisions
Glottologkhas1273

The Khasi–Palaungic languages are a primary branch of the Austroasiatic language family of Southeast Asia in the classification of Sidwell (2011, 2018). This is a departure from Diffloth (2005) classification of Khasi-Khmuic with Khmuic and Mangic (Pakanic) now being separate branches within Austroasiatic family.

Languages

As per the classification of Sidwell (2011) and (2018), the Khasi–Palaungic languages are as follows:

References

  • Diffloth, Gérard 2005. "The contribution of linguistic palaeontology and Austroasiatic". in Laurent Sagart, Roger Blench and Alicia Sanchez-Mazas, eds. The Peopling of East Asia: Putting Together Archaeology, Linguistics and Genetics. 77–80. London: Routledge Curzon.
  • Sidwell, Paul. 2011. "". Proto-Khasian and Khasi-Palaungic. Austroasiatic Languages Project. Australian National University
  • Sidwell, Paul. 2014. "Khmuic classification and homeland Archived 2016-02-03 at the Wayback Machine". Mon-Khmer Studies 43.1:47-56