TIBETO-BURMAN: MEITEI/MANIPURI & LOTHA NAGA

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The Meitei or Meetei language, also known as Meiteilon or Manipuri, is a tonal language of the Tibeto-Burman family, spoken primarily in Manipur, northeastern India, and by communities in Assam, Mizoram, Tripura, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. With roots over 2000 years old, it serves as Manipur’s official language and lingua franca, uniting diverse ethnic groups in the region. Historically influenced by Sanskrit and Bengali during the 18th-century spread of Hinduism, Meitei adopted the Bengali script for several centuries before the revival of its indigenous script, Meitei Mayek, which is now increasingly used by younger generations. Despite some dialectal variation—such as Meitei Proper, Loi, and Pangal—Meitei remains relatively unified. Its tonal system, with subtle falling and level tones, remains essential to meaning, though tone distinctions have become less prominent in modern speech. Rich in oral and written traditions, Meitei preserves its heritage through folklore, religious texts like the Puya, and ongoing efforts to revitalize its unique script and linguistic identity.

Lotha is a language belonging to the Tibeto-Burman branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family, primarily spoken in Wokha district of Nagaland, India. It's a major language among the various Naga tribes with approximately 180,000 native speakers and has a rich oral tradition. The Lotha language is also known as Kyong and is a tonal language. The language does not have a native script and has adopted a modified version of the Roman script introduced by Christian missionaries.

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