Waray-Waray

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A language of Philippines

ISO 639-3
war
Alternate Names
Binisaya, Samaran, Samareño, Samarenyo, Samar-Leyte, Waray
Population

2,560,000 (2000 census).

Location

North and east Samar-Leyte.

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Language Status

3 (Wider communication). Statutory language of provincial identity in Samar, Leyte islands (1991, ACFLC Section 3(f)).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Philippine, Greater Central Philippine, Central Philippine, Bisayan, Central, Warayan, Samar-Waray
Dialects

Northern Samar, Samar-Leyte, Waray.

Language Development
Bible: 1937–1984.
Writing
Braille script. Latin script, primary usage.