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Languages that can be spoken but not written are often referred to as "oral languages." These languages rely solely on verbal communication and do not have a standardized writing system. Examples include many indigenous languages spoken by small communities around the world, such as some Native American languages or certain African tribal languages. In these cases, the language is passed down through generations orally, without a formalized script or written form.

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