Livonian language
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The Livonian language is a Finno-Ugric language spoken by the Livonian people. Livonia was a historical region on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, encompassing much of modern-day Latvia and Estonia. The Livonian language is distinct from Latvian, which is an East Baltic language. The term "Livonian" can also refer to a native or inhabitant of Livonia.123
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- Finno-Ugric languages
Livonian, and Votic. The Permic group consists of Komi (Zyryan), Permyak, and Udmurt (Votyak). The three remaining groups are the individual languages Mari (formerly Cheremis), Mordvin, and Sami (formerly Lapp). Mari and Mordvin, however, are frequently classified together as the Volga-Finnic
Read MoreLivonian, and Votic. The Permic group consists of Komi (Zyryan), Permyak, and Udmurt (Votyak). The three remaining groups are the individual languages Mari (formerly Cheremis), Mordvin, and Sami (formerly Lapp). Mari and Mordvin, however, are frequently classified together as the Volga-Finnic
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Uralic languagesSmaller Baltic-Finnic groupsIngrian, Votic, and Livonian—lie within Russia and the Baltic nations, largely in the general vicinity of the Gulf of Finland. The Karelians, Veps, and Livonians were among the original Baltic-Finnic tribes; Votic is considered to be an offshoot of Estonian, and Ingrian a remote branch of Karelian. None…
Read MoreIngrian, Votic, and Livonian—lie within Russia and the Baltic nations, largely in the general vicinity of the Gulf of Finland. The Karelians, Veps, and Livonians were among the original Baltic-Finnic tribes; Votic is considered to be an offshoot of Estonian, and Ingrian a remote branch of Karelian. None…
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