malto

• Nom désignant un membre du peuple dravidien vivant dans le nord du Bengale, à l'est de l'Inde, ou la langue dravidienne qu'ils parlent.

A noun referring to a member of the Dravidian people living in northern Bengal in eastern India, or the Dravidian language spoken by them.

nom propre

1. A member of the Malto peopleB1formal

   An individual belonging to the Dravidian ethnic group primarily inhabiting the northern Bengal region of eastern India.

   Malto (membre du peuple Malto)

   • The Malto have a distinct cultural heritage that includes traditional dances and festivals.
   • Many Malto live in the rural areas of northern Bengal.
   • She is a Malto artist known for her intricate embroidery.
   • The Malto community celebrates its harvest festival with great enthusiasm.

2. The Malto languageB1formal

   A Dravidian language spoken by the Malto people in northern Bengal and adjacent regions of eastern India.

   malto (langue dravidienne)

   • Linguists classify Malto as a Northern Dravidian language.
   • Efforts are being made to document and revitalize the Malto language.
   • She learned a few phrases in Malto during her fieldwork.
   • Traditional stories are often passed down orally in Malto.

   Synonymesmalti