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Austronesian

Adjective CEFR C1
ˌɔːs.tɹoʊˈniː.ʒən

Definitions

  1. Pertaining to the Austronesian language family.
  2. Of or pertaining to Austronesia.

Equivalents

Españolaustronesio
Portuguêsaustronésio
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Examples

“an Austronesian language”
“Taitung County, with seven Indigenous peoples of Austronesian descent -- Amis, Paiwan, Bunun, Rukai, Pinuyumayan (also known as the Puyuma), Yami (also known as the Tao), and Kavalan -- is the most diverse region in Taiwan in terms of Austronesian culture, offering students a chance to apply⟳ their research⟳ to real-world scenarios and engage⟳ in intimate observations of how indigenous groups grapple with the challenges of modern times, Chen said.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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