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Armenian language

Armenian language

3.9
A language spoken mainly in Armenia and by people in nearby countries
  • noun
  • /ɑrˈmiːniən ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
translation icon : idioma armenio
  • "Tiflis" is the Armenian language name for the city, which has historically always had a large ethnic Armenian population.

Examples

  • In addition to the native speakers in Armenia, the Armenian language is also preserved by communities around the world.

  • The Armenian language is an official language in Armenia, where it is spoken by the majority of the population.

  • Many books and historical documents were written in the Armenian language, contributing to its rich literary tradition.

Synonyms

Armenian
vsArmenian language
5.6

The language spoken in Armenia and by its people abroad

focuses on use primarily in Armenia and surrounding regions rather than worldwide

Surface Forms

Armenian language singular
Armenian languages plural

Morphology

Armenian + language

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Armenian' identifies the people/region and 'language' names a spoken system, so a learner who knows both constituents will infer it refers to the language of Armenia. This demonym + language pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows a standard noun/adj + noun construction, making it immediately understandable to B1 learners.

Etymology

Armenian language is named for the people of Armenia and is known for having its own alphabet. One popular story says a monk called Mesrop Mashtots made the Armenian alphabet long ago so people could read the Bible in their own speech, and that new writing is why the 'Armenian language' looks and sounds different from other languages today.