Mapping cross-linguistic similarities with Lexibank

Episode 147 June 22, 2022 00:03:04
Mapping cross-linguistic similarities with Lexibank
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Mapping cross-linguistic similarities with Lexibank

Jun 22 2022 | 00:03:04

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

Inspired by databases that store genetic information, an interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed Lexibank — a database that aims to help shed light on the world’s linguistic diversity and language evolution.

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