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Australian Aboriginal languages

The Australian Aboriginal languages are a family of languages; some were spoken prior to the arrival of Europeans in Australia, and the rest are descended linguistically from them.

These languages include the following language groups below the level of language family:

• Pama-Nyungan languages
• Non Pama-Nyungan languages

See also: Australian Aborigine, List of Australian Aboriginal tribes

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