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Isolate Languages in India: A linguistic classification encompassing languages indigenous to India, which are not linked to any known language family, unlike the widely spoken Indo-Aryan and Dravidian languages. These isolates exhibit unique grammatical structures, phonetics, and vocabularies that distinguish them from their geographical neighbors, often reflecting distinct cultural identities. Examples include the Nihali language in Maharashtra and the Kusunda language in Nepal, both of which are spoken by small communities and remain largely undocumented.