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Which criterion defines a ‘language isolate’ in historical linguistics?

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Source World Languages Knowledge Database

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Published 02 May 2026

A. Lack of a demonstrable genetic link to any other language

B. Absence of a written script or phonetic alphabet

C. Having fewer than 10,000 active native speakers

D. Evolution through the convergence of two distinct families

💡 Explanation:

A language isolate is a natural language with no proven genealogical (genetic) relationship with other languages, meaning it does not descend from a common ancestor shared with any other known tongue. Examples include Basque and Ainu.

📚 Topics: Language and Linguistics World Languages

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🏷️ Tags: Comparative Linguistics Historical Linguistics Language Families

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