Abor
9.9
A small group of related languages that the Abor people speak in the northeast of India
- noun
- Specialized
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Abor
- Researchers are documenting the lesser-known Abor languages in northeastern India.
Examples
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The Abor people speak a variety of languages that are unique to their culture.
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Many aspects of Abor culture are closely tied to their linguistic heritage.
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Okay, but like I'm sure I've heard before that Plan B is basically an abor...
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An overwhelming majority of Americans disapprove of pornography, abor...
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Love's abors lost.
Synonyms
9.9
A group of little-known languages spoken by small groups in northeastern India
is the specific name used for that group and their speakers
Compounds
Abor language
- Specialized
9.9
A group of little-known languages spoken by small groups in northeastern India
Surface Forms
Etymology
Abor was a name used by neighbouring groups in northeastern India for certain 'hill people', and that name came to be used for the small languages those communities speak. So, Abor today refers to those local people and the languages of their communities.
