Geez
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A language of Ethiopia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ancient Ethiopic, Ethiopic, Ge’ez, Giiz
Population
No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: No ethnic community. Total users in all countries: none known.
Location
Scattered.
Language Status
9 (Second language only).
Classification
Typology
VSO.
Language Use
Liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Ancient language of the Aksumites.
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Bible: 400–1918.
Language Resources
Writing
Ethiopic script [Ethi].
Christian.