Classification and geographical dispersion of Mongolic languages

Classification and geographical dispersion of Mongolic languages

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In the article the main models of genetic classification of Mongolic languages are introduced, commented and finally here compared with our new model based on the recalibrated glottochronological test applying its modification developed by Sergei Starostin.We recognize the "core Mongolic" cluster of languages (Khalkha, Buryat, Oirat, Kalmyk, Ordos, Khamnigan) and "Southern" cluster (Monguor, Baoan, Santa).Shira Yughur is closer to the core cluster, while as the most distant remain Daghur in the East read more and Moghol in the Southwest.The wordlists with elementary etymological comments accompany our argumentation.In the appendix we add the basic demographic and geographic information about the modern Mongolic languages.