"pro-drop language" meaning in All languages combined

See pro-drop language on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: pro-drop languages [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=pro-drop language}} pro-drop language (plural pro-drop languages)
  1. A language that usually leaves out certain pronouns in situations usually specific to the language or language family; for example, Spanish and Persian, which frequently drop subject-form pronouns. Wikipedia link: pro-drop language Categories (topical): Linguistics
    Sense id: en-pro-drop_language-en-noun-ui9SPzhQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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