Chamic languages

Chamic languages are a group of related languages spoken primarily in Southeast Asia, notably by the Cham people in Vietnam and Cambodia, as well as some communities in Malaysia and Indonesia. They belong to the Austronesian language family, which includes languages like Malay, Tagalog, and Hawaiian. These languages share common features and vocabulary due to their shared origins, and they have evolved over centuries while maintaining linguistic ties. Chamic languages are important for understanding the history and culture of the Cham people and their connections across Southeast Asia.