Burushaski

/bʊˈruːʃæski/ noun

Definition

An isolated language spoken in the Hunza Valley of northern Pakistan, with no known connection to other language families.

Etymology

From the local name of the language spoken by the Burusho people in the Karakoram Mountains. The origins are debated; it may be a language isolate.

Kelly Says

Burushaski is a linguistic mystery—it doesn't fit into any major language family, making it a 'language isolate' and suggesting the Hunza Valley has been isolated for thousands of years with its own unique culture.

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