Proto-Polynesian phonology
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Proto-Polynesian phonology is the reconstructed sound system of the ancestral Polynesian language, detailing its consonant and vowel inventory and historical sound patterns from which modern Polynesian languages evolved.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Proto-Polynesian morphology | 1 |
| Proto-Polynesian phonology canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T19495595 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Proto-Polynesian phonology Context triple: [Vaeakau-Taumako language, preservesFeatureOf, Proto-Polynesian phonology]
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A.
Proto Oceanic and the Austronesian languages of Western Melanesia
"Proto Oceanic and the Austronesian languages of Western Melanesia" is a major linguistic study by Malcolm Ross that reconstructs Proto Oceanic and analyzes its relationship to the Austronesian languages spoken in Western Melanesia.
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B.
Lexicon of Proto Austronesian
Lexicon of Proto Austronesian is a comprehensive scholarly reference work reconstructing the vocabulary of the ancestral Austronesian language, authored by linguist Robert Blust.
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C.
Some current issues in Austronesian linguistics
"Some Current Issues in Austronesian Linguistics" is a scholarly work by Malcolm Ross that examines key theoretical and descriptive problems in the study of Austronesian languages.
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D.
Nuclear Malayo-Polynesian languages
Nuclear Malayo-Polynesian languages are a major subgroup of the Austronesian language family comprising numerous related languages spoken across much of Island Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
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E.
Austronesian Languages (book)
Austronesian Languages is a comprehensive scholarly book by linguist Robert Blust that surveys the history, structure, and classification of the Austronesian language family.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Proto-Polynesian phonology Target entity description: Proto-Polynesian phonology is the reconstructed sound system of the ancestral Polynesian language, detailing its consonant and vowel inventory and historical sound patterns from which modern Polynesian languages evolved.
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A.
Proto Oceanic and the Austronesian languages of Western Melanesia
"Proto Oceanic and the Austronesian languages of Western Melanesia" is a major linguistic study by Malcolm Ross that reconstructs Proto Oceanic and analyzes its relationship to the Austronesian languages spoken in Western Melanesia.
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B.
Lexicon of Proto Austronesian
Lexicon of Proto Austronesian is a comprehensive scholarly reference work reconstructing the vocabulary of the ancestral Austronesian language, authored by linguist Robert Blust.
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C.
Some current issues in Austronesian linguistics
"Some Current Issues in Austronesian Linguistics" is a scholarly work by Malcolm Ross that examines key theoretical and descriptive problems in the study of Austronesian languages.
-
D.
Nuclear Malayo-Polynesian languages
Nuclear Malayo-Polynesian languages are a major subgroup of the Austronesian language family comprising numerous related languages spoken across much of Island Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
-
E.
Austronesian Languages (book)
Austronesian Languages is a comprehensive scholarly book by linguist Robert Blust that surveys the history, structure, and classification of the Austronesian language family.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Proto-Polynesian phonology