Aimaq people

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. What is the primary linguistic affiliation?Aimaq dialect of Persian, with numerous subdialects
2. What is the secondary linguistic adoption?Pashto is spoken by certain southern Taymani, Firozkohi, and northeastern Timuri groups
3. Where do the Aimaq live?They mainly live in the central and western highlands of Afghanistan, especially in the provinces of Ghor and Badghis.
4. How do the Aimaq move and live?The Aimaq move with the seasons, following grazing lands for their livestock. They use tents and portable homes to stay close to their animals.

Ethno-linguistic Group: A population sharing common ethnic and linguistic characteristics.
Pastoral Nomadism: A form of subsistence based on herding domesticated animals and migrating with them.
Linguistic Contact: The interaction between speakers of different languages or dialects, leading to influence.