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Common Minervan (CM: ~~Qīnokwa~~ 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 (CM: Qinqodo Onokte 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: Zinho) and Metus (CM: Ulmeb).

Common Minervan (CM: Qīnokwo 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 (CM: Qinqodo Onokte 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: Zinho) and Metus (CM: Ulmeb).

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==Introduction==

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.

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 Qelondod and its trading sphere. The standard dialect of the language as prescribed by the Minervan Economic Community is described here.

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===Consonants===

Common Minervan has a total of 14 consonants which according to the World Atlas of Lanɡuaɡe Stucture is a small inventory. The most striking features of the inventory, according to WALS, are missing /p, ɡ/, the presence of lateral obstruents and the absence of phonemic fricatives. The lack of phonemic fricatives is an areal feature of the languages of ~~Qabre~~. The consonants are displayed in the table below:

Common Minervan has a total of 14 consonants which according to the World Atlas of Lanɡuaɡe Stucture is a small inventory. The most striking features of the inventory, according to WALS, are missing /p, ɡ/, the presence of lateral obstruents and the absence of phonemic fricatives. The lack of phonemic fricatives is an areal feature of the languages of Qobide. The consonants are displayed in the table below:

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-Common Minervan (CM: Qīnokwa 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 (CM: Qinqodo Onokte 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: Zinho) and Metus (CM: Ulmeb).
+Common Minervan (CM: Qīnokwo 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 (CM: Qinqodo Onokte 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: Zinho) and Metus (CM: Ulmeb).
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 ==Introduction==
-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.
+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 Qelondod and its trading sphere. The standard dialect of the language as prescribed by the Minervan Economic Community is described here.
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 ===Consonants===
-Common Minervan has a total of 14 consonants which according to the World Atlas of Lanɡuaɡe Stucture is a small inventory. The most striking features of the inventory, according to WALS, are missing /p, ɡ/, the presence of lateral obstruents and the absence of phonemic fricatives. The lack of phonemic fricatives is an areal feature of the languages of Qabre. The consonants are displayed in the table below:
+Common Minervan has a total of 14 consonants which according to the World Atlas of Lanɡuaɡe Stucture is a small inventory. The most striking features of the inventory, according to WALS, are missing /p, ɡ/, the presence of lateral obstruents and the absence of phonemic fricatives. The lack of phonemic fricatives is an areal feature of the languages of Qobide. The consonants are displayed in the table below:
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