The Genesis of Sri Lanka Malay : a Case of Extreme Language Contact.
Sri Lanka Malay shows extreme language contact: Malay phonology and lexicon are squared with clearly Indian morphosyntax and semantics. Historical, anthropological, typological and structural approaches shed light on the complex genesis and rapid evolution of this language.
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Language: | English |
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Leiden :
BRILL,
2012
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Series: | Brill's studies in South and Southwest Asian languages.
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Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |