What is another word for Austronesian Language?
Pronunciation: [ˌɒstɹə͡ʊnˈiːzi͡ən lˈaŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
The Austronesian language family is one of the largest language groups in the world, encompassing over 1200 languages spoken primarily in Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands. There are many synonymous terms used to describe this language family, including Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, and Pacific Islander languages. These names refer to the geographical region where the majority of Austronesian languages are spoken and the cultural groups that use them. Additionally, the terms Islander languages or coconut languages have been used to refer to Austronesian languages due to the importance of coconut trees to many of the communities that speak them. Regardless of the name used, the Austronesian language family represents an essential part of the linguistic and cultural diversity of Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
