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Antakarana dialect
Austronesian language of Madagascar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Antakarana is a northern dialect of Malagasy[1] spoken by Antakarana people in the province of Antsiranana.[2][3]
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Classification
Antakarana is classified as a northern dialect of the Malagasy language, which is a member of the Austronesian language family. It shares close linguistic affinities with other northern Malagasy dialects, including Northern Sakalava, Bushi, Northern Betsimisaraka, and Tsimihety.[4]
Geographic distribution
The Antakarana dialect is predominantly spoken in the Diana Region of northern Madagascar. It is also used to a lesser extent in parts of the Sava Region, particularly in the Vohemar District, as well as in portions of the Sofia Region, notably in some areas of the Analalava District and the Bealanana District.[5]
Characteristics
The extended French colonial presence in the former Antsiranana Province has influenced the Antakarana dialect, leading to the incorporation of numerous French loanwords. As a result, the dialect exhibits a notable blend of indigenous Malagasy linguistic features and French lexical elements.
Vocabulary
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References
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