Bundeli

/bʌnˈdeɪli/ noun

Definition

A language spoken in the Bundelkhand region of central India, belonging to the Indo-Aryan language family.

Etymology

Named after the Bundelkhand region (which comes from the Bundela clan). The language developed in central India and is related to Hindi, Marathi, and other Indo-Aryan languages.

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Bundeli is spoken by over 3 million people but many linguists worry it's disappearing as younger speakers shift to Hindi—it's a reminder that hundreds of languages are quietly fading from the world every year.

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