Aslian languages
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The Aslian languages (/ˈæsliən/) are the southernmost branch of Austroasiatic languages spoken on the Malay Peninsula. They are the languages of many of the Orang Asli, the aboriginal inhabitants of the peninsula. The total number of native speakers of Aslian languages is about fifty thousand and all are in danger of extinction. Aslian languages recognized by the Malaysian administration include Kensiu, Kintaq, Jahai, Minriq, Batek, Cheq Wong, Lanoh, Temiar, Semai, Jah Hut, Mah Meri, Semaq Beri, Semelai and Temoq.[1]
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Aslian | |
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Geographic distribution | Peninsular Malaysia and Southern Thailand |
Linguistic classification | Austroasiatic
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Proto-language | Proto-Aslian |
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Glottolog | asli1243 |
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