The term "Uralic" refers to a family of languages that includes several distinct groups, primarily spoken in northern Eurasia. This language family encompasses languages such as Finnish, Hungarian, and Estonian, among others. The Uralic languages are believed to have originated from a common ancestral language, which is thought to have been spoken thousands of years ago. Uralic languages are characterized by unique grammatical features, including extensive use of cases and vowel harmony. They are primarily spoken in regions like Finland, Hungary, and parts of Russia. The Uralic language family is significant for its cultural and historical contributions to the peoples who speak these languages.