ingtun

Inigtun is a term that appears in certain historical and linguistic contexts, primarily associated with the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. It is often interpreted as referring to a collection of related languages or dialects spoken by groups in the northern Philippines, particularly in the Cordillera Administrative Region. These languages are typically part of the Igorot language family, though the exact classification and boundaries of "Inigtun" can vary depending on the linguistic study.

The term itself might be an exonym, meaning it was a name given by outsiders, or an endonym, a name used by the people themselves. Understanding the precise meaning and scope of Inigtun requires examining historical records and anthropological research. It is important to note that "Inigtun" is not a single, universally recognized language but rather a term that may encompass a linguistic continuum or a specific cluster of closely related speech varieties. Linguistic diversity within the Philippines is vast, and such terms often reflect the complexities of ethnic and linguistic identification in the region. Further scholarly research provides more detailed insights into the specific languages and communities that may have been historically referred to by this name.