Feature/Chapter 37: Definite Articles

Matthew S. Dryer

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	Definite word distinct from demonstrative	(197 languages) [close]

	Demonstrative word used as definite article	(55 languages) [close]

	Definite affix	(84 languages) [close]

	No definite, but indefinite article	(42 languages) [close]

	No definite or indefinite article	(188 languages) [close]

	total:	566

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No definite, but indefinite article (42)
Demonstrative word used as definite article (55)
Definite affix (84)
No definite or indefinite article (188)
Definite word distinct from demonstrative (197)