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The standard variety of Spain, centred on Madrid and the historical kingdom of Castile. Distinguished from American varieties by the distinción between /θ/ and /s/.
Basque
Also known as: Euskara
A language isolate of the western Pyrenees, with no proven relatives anywhere in the world. The only pre-Indo-European language to survive in Western Europe; co-official in the Basque Country and Navarre.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Basque?
Basque is a dialect of the Basque language.
Where is Basque spoken?
Basque is primarily spoken in Spain, France.
Which region is Basque associated with?
Basque is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Basque known by other names?
Yes — Basque is also referred to as Euskara.
Nearby dialects
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