"pro-drop language" meaning in All languages combined

See pro-drop language on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: pro-drop languages [plural]
Etymology: pro- (from pronoun) + drop + language Head templates: {{en-noun}} pro-drop language (plural pro-drop languages)
  1. A language that leaves out certain pronouns in situations usually specific to the language or language family, such as Spanish and Persian which frequently drop subject-form pronouns. Wikipedia link: pro-drop language Categories (topical): Linguistics Related terms: null-subject language, prodrop
    Sense id: en-pro-drop_language-en-noun-kMAPeNMs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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            "Society",
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