Gaddis

/ˈɡɑːdɪz/ noun

Definition

An Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Gaddi ethnic community in Himachal Pradesh, India, or referring to the Gaddi people themselves.

Etymology

From the Gaddi people of the Himalayas; the language belongs to the Pahari group of Indo-Aryan languages, with Sanskrit roots through centuries of linguistic evolution in the mountain regions.

Kelly Says

Gaddis speakers maintain a unique mountain culture in the Himalayas, and their language preserves ancient Sanskrit elements that have disappeared from lowland Indian languages, making it precious for linguists studying language history.

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