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Malto

Malto

9.9
A group of people living in northern Bengal in eastern India
  • noun
: Malto
  • The Malto have a rich tradition of folk music and dance.

Examples

  • Many Malto still practice their traditional forms of agriculture.

  • Many Malto families celebrate traditional festivals.

  • Researchers have conducted linguistic studies among the Malto community.

  • The Malto people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Malto families celebrate traditional festivals to honor their ancestors.

  • The Malto community has preserved its unique customs for generations.

  • Researchers have conducted interviews with the Malto people to learn about their history.

Compounds

Malto language
9.9

A language spoken by the Malto people in eastern India

Surface Forms

Malto singular
Malto plural

Etymology

Malto is the name the group uses for themselves in their own region of eastern India, so the word simply means the 'people' of that community.