burushaski

/ˌbʊruːˈʃæski/

Definitions

1. noun

a language isolate spoken in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan and the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan, primarily by the Burusho people

“The linguist spent years studying the ancient Burushaski language.”

2. proper noun

a specific language or dialect of the Burushaski language

“The village is home to a unique dialect of Burushaski.”

Synonyms

  • dialect
  • language

Antonyms

  • common language
  • widely spoken