Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indo-aryan
Adjective
/ˌɪn.doʊˈɛr.i.ən/
Definition
Relating to a branch of the Indo-European language family that includes languages originally spoken in northern India and surrounding areas.
Examples
- The Indo-Aryan languages include Hindi, Bengali, and Punjabi.
- Many scholars study the historical development of Indo-Aryan languages.
- The Indo-Aryan culture has had a profound influence on South Asian history.
Meaning
Indo-Aryan refers to the group of languages descending from the ancient Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the Indian subcontinent. It also pertains to the peoples and cultures associated with these languages.
Synonyms
- Indo-Iranian
- Indian
- South Asian
