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Kuki-Chin

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The Kuki-Chin languages are a branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family spoken in northeastern India, western Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh. Most notable Kuki-Chin-speaking ethnic groups are referred to collectively as the Zo people, which includes the Mizo, Kuki, Chin and Zomi people.

Facts
Region
Northeastern India, western Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh 1
Proto-Language Status
Reconstructed, Proto-Kuki-Chin 1
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Ancestor Of

Northeastern Kuki-Chin is one of the geographic subgroups of the Kuki-Chin family (part of Tibeto-Burman), alongside Central, Southern, Northern and Old Kuki subgroups.

Sources
1. Kuki-Chin languages, Wikipedia
  • Opening paragraph
    spoken in northeastern India, western Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh
  • Infobox, Family field
    Early form: Proto-Kuki-Chin
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