Proto-Mon-Khmer

Proto-Mon-Khmer is the hypothetical ancestral language from which the Mon-Khmer language family, including languages like Khmer and Mon, is believed to have developed. Linguists reconstruct it by analyzing similarities across these languages to understand their common roots. This ancient language likely existed thousands of years ago in Southeast Asia, serving as the foundation for the diverse languages spoken in the region today. Studying Proto-Mon-Khmer helps linguists trace historical migrations, cultural exchanges, and the evolution of languages in Southeast Asia.