also: アウストロネシアごぞく
noun
Austronesian languages
Refers to the large language family spanning from Madagascar to the Pacific islands, including languages like Malay, Tagalog, and Hawaiian.
オーストロネシア語族には、マレー語やタガログ語が含まれる。
The Austronesian language family includes Malay and Tagalog.
Alternate spelling reflecting the 'au' pronunciation; less common but encountered.
From English 'Austronesian' + 語族 (language family). The spelling variation アウストロネシア reflects an older or German-influenced transliteration.