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European Origins

EUROPEAN HISTORY, MYTHOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY

Tag: language

What Is the Oldest English Word?

Languages are always evolving in a process that is never truly finished. So to ask what the oldest word in a given language is, is a bit pointless. We can ask, however, what the oldest attested word in a given language, like English, is, which is what’s examined in this article.… Read More What Is the Oldest English Word?

November 16, 2021May 29, 2022 European Origins3 Comments

The Cause of the High German Consonant Shift

The High German Consonant Shift gave rise to the High and Upper German dialects of the West Germanic Dialect Continuum. It’s cause is still debated, however, although a Gallo-Roman substrate seems to be the most likely explanation.… Read More The Cause of the High German Consonant Shift

December 23, 2020May 29, 2022 European Origins4 Comments

The Indo-European Language Family

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The Indo-European language family is the most widely spoken language family in the world today, partially due to Colonialism. But even before the European expansion Indo-European languages were spoken throughout Eurasia.… Read More The Indo-European Language Family

June 22, 2020June 6, 2022 European Origins12 Comments
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