Kannada

/ˈkɑːnədə/ noun

Definition

A language spoken in the Indian state of Karnataka by millions of people, with its own writing system and rich literary tradition.

Etymology

From Sanskrit karnata-bhasha (language of Karnataka region). The language has been spoken for over 2,000 years and is one of the Dravidian language family.

Kelly Says

Kannada has one of the oldest surviving literary traditions in India with poetry dating back to 700 AD, yet it's relatively unknown outside South Asia—making it a hidden literary treasure!

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