satem

seɪtɛm

Definitions

1. noun

A linguistic term referring to one of the three main branches of the Proto-Indo-European language, characterized by the palatalization of stops and affricates.

“The satem languages are spoken in several countries, including Iran and India.”

Synonyms

  • linguistic branch
  • satemic

Antonyms

  • centum
  • kelto-satem