Circassian language

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A language spoken by Circassian people in the northwest Caucasus

noun

: idioma circasiano

The Circassian language is considered endangered, with many speakers living in diaspora communities.

Examples

Efforts are being made to teach children the Circassian language in local schools.
She is fluent in both Russian and the Circassian language.
The Circassian language is rich in history.
Many people are learning the Circassian language today.
Efforts are being made to teach children the Circassian language in local schools.
She is fluent in both Russian and the Circassian language.
The Circassian language is considered endangered, with many speakers living in diaspora communities.

Synonyms

Circassian

vsCircassian language

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A language spoken by people from the northwest Caucasus region that has many consonant sounds

is classified as a North Caucasian language rather than only a geographic label

Surface Forms

Circassian language singular

Circassian languages plural

Morphology

Circassian + language

The phrase 'Circassian language' is a straightforward compositional noun phrase meaning 'the language spoken by the Circassian people' and is directly derived from 'Circassian' + 'language'. This 'X language' pattern is cross-linguistically common and a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Circassian language takes its name from the Circassian people who have lived a long time in the mountains northwest of the Black Sea. It simply means the language those people speak, so today it refers to 'the language of the Circassian people'.