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Common | Common Minervan (CM: Qīnakwa Telkun) is a polysynthetic, fluid-S split intransitive language with VSOX word order that is employed as a lingua franca by the Minervan Economic Community: Qinqara Anakte Telkun) throughout its territory on Minerva (CM: Telku). It has become the language of international trade and science and most Mavortians know it as at least a second language. Minerva is the fourth planet from the sun. It has one natural satelite Mavors (CM: Lūhi) which has two small close moons of its own, Timor (CM: Zinha) and Metus (CM: Ulmab). | ||
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Minervans are currently believed to have been transplanted to Minerva by unknown means about a 100,000 years ago. Thus Common Minervan cannot feasibly be linked to any known language family on Terra although the more enthusiastic 'lumpers' and outright Goropists among linguistic scholars have certainly given it a try. Common Minervan derives from the primary language spoken in the former Empire of Qeladar and its trading sphere. The standard dialect of the language as prescribed by the Minervan Economic Community is described here. | |||
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