munda

/ˈmʊndə/
noun
  1. A group of indigenous peoples living mainly in eastern and central India, speaking languages of the Munda branch of the Austroasiatic family.
    • Many Munda communities rely on farming and forest resources for their livelihood.
    • The Munda languages are spoken by millions of people in India.
    • The Munda people have a rich tradition of music and dance.
  2. A language family that is a branch of the Austroasiatic languages, spoken by the Munda peoples.
    • The Munda languages are distinct from the Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the same region.
    • Linguists study the Munda language family to understand ancient migration patterns.
    • Santali is one of the most widely spoken Munda languages.
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