South Semitic languages facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South Semitic |
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| Geographic distribution: |
Yemen, Oman, Ethiopia, Eritrea |
| Linguistic classification: | Afro-Asiatic
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| Subdivisions: |
Eastern (Modern South Arabian)
Western (Old South Arabian, Ethiopian Semitic languages
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The South Semitic languages are a branch of Semitic languages. They are mainly spoken in East Africa and Southern Arabia. Linguists do not agree on where South Semitic languages come from. Some say they came from Ethiopia, while others say Southern Arabia. A recent study found that they probably came from Southern Arabia. There are two branches of South Semitic languages.
See also
In Spanish: Lenguas semíticas meridionales para niños
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