Polari
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A language of United Kingdom
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Palari, Palarie, Parlare, Parlary, Parlyaree
Population
No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: No ethnic community.
Location
Scattered.
Language Status
9 (Second language only).
Classification
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
An in-group language among theatrical and circus people. Used among homosexual men in Britain. Some observers trace its roots to sailors and seafarers, alleging that it derived from a maritime lingua franca.