Algonquian–Wakashan languages
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Algonquian–Wakashan (also Almosan, Algonkian–Mosan, Algonkin–Wakashan) is a hypothetical language family composed of several established language families that was proposed in 1929. The proposal consists of the following:
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Algonquian–Wakashan | |
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Almosan | |
Geographic distribution | North America, Sakhalin Island, and Southern Siberia |
Linguistic classification | proposed language family |
Subdivisions | |
Glottolog | None |
Not shown: Yurok, Wiyot |
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Kutenai may possibly be distantly related to the Salishan family, but this link has not been demonstrated. The Mosan family proposal is also hypothetical and is currently considered undemonstrated, rather appearing to be a Sprachbund.