What is a non-Roman script? |
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Introduction | |||
The guidelines for developing non-Roman script are not significantly different from the guidelines for developing Roman script orthographies. | |||
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Definition | |
A non-Roman script is any graphic form of the symbols of an orthography which are not derived from Latin, such as Arabic and Chinese. |
Discussion | |||
Aspects of non-Roman scripts make learning to read and write the language more difficult. | |||
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Example | |
The orthography for the Northern Khmer language of eastern Thailand is based on the orthography of Standard Thai. | |
Here are some examples of adjustments made to facilitate reading and writing Northern Khmer: | |
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