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Paiwanic language

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The Paiwanic languages are a branch of the Formosan languages, which are the aboriginal languages of Taiwan. These languages are part of the larger Austronesian language family. Paiwanic is the largest of the three major branches of Formosan languages and includes languages such as Ami, Bunun, Paiwan, and Saaroa. Formosan languages are now primarily spoken in small communities in remote areas of Taiwan.1

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  1. Formosan languages
  2. Penutian languages
  3. pai-hua
  4. Paiute
  5. Waiilatpuan

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