
Austroasiatic languages
Austroasiatic languages are a diverse family of languages spoken primarily in Southeast Asia and parts of India. They include well-known languages like Vietnamese, Khmer (Cambodian), and several indigenous languages spoken by smaller communities. These languages share linguistic features and ancestral roots, dating back thousands of years. They reflect a rich history of migration and cultural exchange in the region. Austroasiatic languages are characterized by unique sounds and grammar, and many have a significant cultural and historical importance for the communities that speak them.