Official Languages:
* English: Widely used in administration, education, and commerce.
* Khasi: The official language of Meghalaya, spoken by the majority of the population.
Other Major Languages:
* Garo: Spoken by the Garo tribe, primarily in the West Garo Hills district.
* Jaintia: Spoken by the Jaintia tribe, primarily in the Jaintia Hills district.
* Bengali: Spoken by a significant minority population, particularly in the southern regions.
* Hindi: Widely understood, particularly in urban areas and among government officials.
* Assamese: Spoken by some communities, particularly in the northern regions.
Tribal Languages:
Meghalaya is home to numerous tribal communities, each with its own language. Some of these languages include:
* War: Spoken by the War tribe.
* Bhoi: Spoken by the Bhoi tribe.
* Lyngngam: Spoken by the Lyngngam tribe.
* Pnar: Spoken by the Pnar tribe.
* Maram: Spoken by the Maram tribe.
Note: The dominance of each language varies significantly depending on the region and the community.