Since 2020, aggregated from related topics
Native American languages are a diverse group of approximately 300 languages spoken by Indigenous peoples in North and South America. These languages are characterized by their unique grammatical structures, phonetic features, and cultural significance. Many Native American languages are endangered or at risk of extinction due to colonization, language shifts, and lack of intergenerational transmission. Research in this area focuses on documenting, preserving, and revitalizing these languages, as well as understanding their historical development, linguistic properties, and cultural context. Linguists and anthropologists study phonetics, grammar, semantics, and language preservation strategies in Native American languages to better understand the linguistic diversity and cultural richness of Indigenous communities.