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Ural-Altaic

Definition

Ural-Altaic refers to a proposed language family that encompasses the Uralic and Altaic language groups.

Sense 1 - Linguistics

Noun

1. a hypothetical language family grouping together Uralic and Altaic language groups, including languages spoken across Eastern Europe and Asia

Example Sentences:

• The Ural-Altaic language family has not been universally accepted by linguists.
• Extensive research is being conducted to determine the validity of the Ural-Altaic linguistic classification.

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Sense 2 - History

Adjective

1. relating to or denoting the peoples or cultures inhabiting the Ural Mountains and the Altaic region of Central Asia

Example Sentences:

• Excavations reveal intriguing artifacts from Ural-Altaic civilizations.
• The Ural-Altaic peoples had a rich history of nomadic lifestyles.

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