Kra-Dai

English

Etymology

From Kra +‎ Dai, the names of the two branches of the family. Coined by Thai linguist Weera Ostapirat in 1999.

Proper noun

Kra-Dai

  1. A major language family spoken in large parts of Southeast Asia.
    Synonym: Tai-Kadai

Translations

Adjective

Kra-Dai (not comparable)

  1. Pertaining to that language family.
    Synonym: Tai-Kadai