altaic

ɔlˈteɪɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to a hypothetical language family that includes the Mongolian, Manchu, and Tungusic languages

“The Altaic languages are spoken by millions of people in Asia.”

2. noun

a language of the hypothetical Altaic language family

“The Altaic language spoken in Mongolia has a unique grammar system.”

Synonyms

  • Semitic
  • Turkic
  • Uralic

Antonyms

  • Indo-European
  • Sino-Tibetan