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social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > anthropological linguistics > origin of language
social science subjects > linguistics > descriptive linguistics > anthropological linguistics > origin of language

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origin of language  

Definition

  • Language represents a fundamental character of modern humans, Homo sapiens. All animals engage in some form of communication. [Source: Encyclopedia of Anthropology; Language, Origin of]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-WX8JJ6NP-T

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