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What was the major language of Aryans?

The term "Aryan" is a complex and historically loaded one, and its use can be problematic. The concept of an Aryan "race" is a racist and pseudoscientific idea that was used to justify colonialism and oppression.

However, the term "Aryan" *does* have a historical and linguistic context. It was originally used to refer to a group of Indo-European people who migrated into India and other parts of Asia.

The major language of these Indo-European migrants was a proto-language that evolved into various branches of the Indo-European language family. This includes:

* Indo-Aryan languages (like Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi)

* Iranian languages (like Persian, Kurdish, Pashto)

* Nuristani languages

* Dardic languages

It's important to remember that these languages are not all identical, but they share a common ancestor and exhibit significant similarities. The term "Aryan" is not used to refer to a specific language, but rather to the group of people who spoke the proto-language that gave rise to these branches of the Indo-European family.

It's crucial to understand the historical context and avoid using the term "Aryan" in ways that perpetuate racial stereotypes.

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