Tungusic
|Tun-gu-sic|
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/tʌŋˈɡuːsɪk/
Tungus people and languages
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Tungusic' originates from the Russian word 'Tungus,' which referred to the Tungus people.
Historical Evolution
'Tungus' was adopted into English as 'Tungusic' to describe the languages and people.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the Tungus people, but now it also encompasses their languages.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a branch of the Altaic language family, including languages spoken by the Tungus people.
Tungusic is a language family that includes Evenki and Manchu.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to the Tungus people or their languages.
The Tungusic languages are spoken in parts of Siberia.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/23 06:43