Indo-Aryan
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/ˌɪndoʊˈɛriən/
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/ˌɪndəʊˈɛəriən/
Indo-Iranian languages and peoples
Etymology
'Indo-Aryan' originates from the combination of 'Indo-', referring to India, and 'Aryan', which historically referred to the Indo-Iranian people.
'Indo-Aryan' was formed in the 19th century to describe the languages and peoples of the Indian subcontinent.
Initially, it referred to the languages and peoples of the Indian subcontinent, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the peoples speaking Indo-Aryan languages.
The Indo-Aryans migrated into the Indian subcontinent thousands of years ago.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to the group of languages spoken in India and surrounding regions that are part of the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family.
Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/07 13:35