Asturian

/æˈstʊəriən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Asturias, a region in northwestern Spain, or its people, language, or culture.

Etymology

From the region of Asturias in Spain, the term 'Asturian' refers to both the geographic area and the Romance language spoken there, with roots in medieval Castilian and Leonese kingdoms.

Kelly Says

Asturian (Asturianu) is a living Romance language spoken by about 500,000 people, but it's endangered—it's one of Europe's lesser-known languages, distinct from Spanish though related to it.

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