What is another word for austro-asiatic?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒstɹə͡ʊˌe͡ɪʃɪˈatɪk] (IPA) 
Austro-Asiatic is a term used to describe a group of languages spoken in Southeast Asia. However, there are many synonyms that can also be used to refer to this group of languages, including Mon-Khmer, Munda, and Khasi-Jaintia. Mon-Khmer is perhaps the most commonly used synonym and refers to the most widely spoken branch of Austro-Asiatic. Munda, on the other hand, is used specifically to describe languages spoken in eastern India, while Khasi-Jaintia is used to describe languages spoken in northeast India. While Austro-Asiatic is perhaps the most technical term, these synonyms can also be useful in certain contexts.
