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This volume is the first comprehensive comparative dictionary covering the Chukotko-Kamchatkan family, which has long been debated regarding its genealogical status. Its coherence as a family is now established, positioned geographically between Siberia and northernmost America, making it vital for relating the languages and peoples of these regions. The dictionary organizes cognate sets alphabetically by reconstructed proto-forms and includes all published lexical sources, along with significant unpublished material. Proto-Chukotian sets are based on clear cognates in at least two of the four languages: Chukchi, Koryak, Alutor, and the extinct Kerek. For Proto-Chukotko-Kamchatkan sets, cognates must appear in at least one of these languages plus Itelmen. Internal loans, particularly from Koryak to modern western Itelmen, are noted. Proto-Itelmen sets lacking clear cognates in Chukotian are listed separately without reconstructions. The data is presented in an accessible format, with each set displayed in separate lines for individual languages and a unified orthography for reliable modern forms. The introduction provides details on language distribution, sound correspondences, and a glimpse into their historical background. Inflections and derivational affixes are addressed in separate sections, and proto-form indexes for Chukchi and English facilitate data access. A comprehensive reference list is included.
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Comparative Chukotko-Kamchatkan dictionary, Michael D. Fortescue
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- 2005
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