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Naiki

Naiki

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A language of south central India spoken in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra
  • noun
: naiki
  • The Naiki language has a rich oral tradition.

Examples

  • Researchers are working to document the grammar and vocabulary of Naiki.

  • Many speakers of Naiki live in Andhra Pradesh.

  • Many people in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra still speak Naiki as their mother tongue.

  • The Naiki language is part of the Dravidian family spoken in central India.

  • Many people in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra still speak Naiki as their mother tongue.

  • Researchers are working to document the grammar and vocabulary of Naiki.

  • The Naiki language is part of the Dravidian family spoken in central India.

Synonyms

Naiki language
vsNaiki
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A Dravidian language spoken in south-central India, mainly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra

uses 'especially' and an unhyphenated region phrase to give stronger emphasis

Compounds

Naiki language
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A Dravidian language spoken in south-central India, mainly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra

Surface Forms

Naiki singular
Naikis plural

Etymology

The word Naiki likely comes from the name of the local people who speak it in south central India, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. So Naiki simply means the language of that community.