Altaic

adjective

Al·​ta·​ic al-ˈtā-ik How to pronounce Altaic (audio)
1
: of or relating to the Altai Mountains
2
: of, relating to, or constituting the Turkic, Tungusic, and Mongolian language families collectively

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Altaic was in 1757

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“Altaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Altaic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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