language group
[/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ɡruːp/]
nounpl: language groups
grupo linguístico
1. A collection of languages that share a common ancestor or have similar linguistic features, classified together for linguistic study
Spanish and Portuguese belong to the Romance language group.
O espanhol e o português pertencem ao grupo linguístico Romance.
2. Languages grouped together by geographical region, cultural affiliation, or linguistic characteristics
The Sino-Tibetan language group includes Mandarin Chinese and Tibetan.
O grupo linguístico sino-tibetano inclui o chinês mandarim e o tibetano.
3. A family of related languages descended from a common proto-language
Germanic language group encompasses English, German, and Dutch.
O grupo linguístico germânico abrange o inglês, o alemão e o holandês.
Language groups are important in Brazil for understanding indigenous languages and linguistic diversity. The country recognizes multiple indigenous language groups distinct from Portuguese. In the USA, language group classification is commonly taught in linguistics, anthropology, and foreign language education programs.
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