Knowra Marathi language Marathi language Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken mainly in Maharashtra, India, and by Marathi-speaking communities elsewhere. It has a long literary tradition and is written in the Devanagari script.
Devanagari : A writing system used for several South Asian languages, including Marathi and Hindi. Marathi uses Devanagari, with conventions suited to its sounds.
Maharashtri Prakrit : An ancient Middle Indo-Aryan language associated with western and central India and used in literature. It is among the historical language stages associated with Marathi's development.
Marathi literature : Literary works written in Marathi, spanning poetry, drama, fiction, devotional writing, and criticism. A substantial body of literature has carried Marathi across genres and centuries.
Konkani language : An Indo-Aryan language spoken along India's western coast, especially in Goa and neighboring regions. Konkani's proximity and historical contact make it a close linguistic neighbor.
Hindi–Marathi language controversy : Public disputes in India over the status and use of Hindi and Marathi, especially in Maharashtra. The controversy highlights tensions between a regional language and a widely used national language.
Indo-Aryan languages : A branch of the Indo-Iranian languages within the Indo-European language family. Marathi belongs to this branch and shares historical features with its languages.
Apabhraṃśa : A group of late Middle Indo-Aryan literary languages that developed after the Prakrits. Apabhraṃśa varieties help explain the transition from Prakrit traditions to modern Indo-Aryan languages.
Marathi theatre : The tradition of theatrical performance and playwriting in the Marathi language. Marathi theatre has been a prominent setting for linguistic innovation and public debate.
Gujarati language : An Indo-Aryan language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Gujarat and by communities worldwide. Gujarati and Marathi are neighboring regional languages with related Indo-Aryan histories.
Standard Marathi : The codified variety of Marathi used in formal writing, education, and public communication. It contrasts with the regional and social variation found in everyday Marathi speech.
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