Coptic

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A language of Egypt

ISO 639-3
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Alternate Names
Neo-Egyptian
Population

No known L1 speakers.

Language Status

9 (Dormant).

Classification
Afro-Asiatic, Egyptian
Dialects

Bohairic, Sahidic.

Language Use

Bohairic dialect is liturgical language of the Coptic Church. Ceased daily use in the 16th century.

Language Development
NT: 1716–1924.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Coptic
Writing
Arabic script. Coptic script, no longer in use. Greek script.