Sogdian

Sogdian
Sog•di•an
[[t]ˈsɒg di ən[/t]] n.
1) a native or inhabitant of Sogdiana
2) peo the extinct Iranian language of the Sogdians
3) peo of or pertaining to Sogdiana, the Sogdians, or their language

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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  • Sogdian — ISO 639 3 Code : sog ISO 639 2/B Code : sog ISO 639 2/T Code : sog ISO 639 1 Code : Scope : Individual Language Type : Ancient …   Names of Languages ISO 639-3

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