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This article is a resource of the native names of most of the major languages in the world. These are
endonymic An endonym (from Greek: , 'inner' + , 'name'; also known as autonym) is a common, ''native'' name for a geographical place, group of people, individual person, language or dialect, meaning that it is used inside that particular place, group, o ...
glossonyms.


Languages


A

Aari – Aari * Spoken in: Aasáx † – Aasá * Spoken in: Abaza – Aбаза бызшва *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: , Abellen – Ayta Abellen * Spoken in: ,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Abenaki The Abenaki ( Abenaki: ''Wαpánahki'') are an Indigenous peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands of Canada and the United States. They are an Algonquian-speaking people and part of the Wabanaki Confederacy. The Eastern Abenaki language was pre ...
† – Alnôba, Wôbanakiôdwawôgan * Formerly spoken by: the American/
Canadian Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ...
Abenaki Tribe Abkhaz – Aҧсуа бызшәа, Aҧсшәа *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: and the
Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia Abkhazia, ka, აფხაზეთი, tr, , xmf, აბჟუა, abzhua, or ( or ), officially the Republic of Abkhazia, is a partially recognised State (polity), state in the South Caucasus, International recognition of Abkhazia and ...
, Abui – Abui * Spoken in: Abure – ɔbule ɔyʋɛ * Spoken in: Acehnese – Aceh or Bahsa Acèh * Spoken in:
Achang The Achang (), also known as the Ngac'ang (their own name) is an ethnic group.They are one of tibeto burman language speaking people. They form one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. They also live i ...
– Mönghsa, ŋa˨˩ʈʂhaŋ˨˩ * Spoken in: and Achi – achi' * Recognised Minority Language in:
Achumawi Achomawi (also Achumawi, Ajumawi and Ahjumawi), are the northerly nine (out of eleven) bands of the Pit River tribe of Palaihnihan Native Americans in the United States, Native Americans who live in what is now northeastern California in the Un ...
† – Achomawi or Ajúmmááwí * Formerly spoken in: Adai † – Tenánat Hadéyas * Formerly spoken in: ,
Adangme The Dangbe language, also ''Dangbe'' or ''Adaŋgbi'', is a Kwa language spoken in south-eastern Ghana by the Dangbe People ''(Dangbeli)''. The Dangbeli are part of the larger Ga-Dangbe ethnic group. Klogbi is a variant, spoken by the Kloli ( ...
– Adangbɛ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Adangbe The Dangbe language, also ''Dangbe'' or ''Adaŋgbi'', is a Kwa language spoken in south-eastern Ghana by the Dangbe People ''(Dangbeli)''. The Dangbeli are part of the larger Ga-Dangbe ethnic group. Klogbi is a variant, spoken by the Kloli ( ...
– Adangbe * Spoken in:
Adele Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (, ; born 5 May 1988), professionally known by the mononym Adele, is an English singer and songwriter. After graduating in arts from the BRIT School in 2006, Adele signed a rec ...
– Gidire * Spoken in: and Adioukrou – mɔjukru * Spoken in: Adnyamathanha – Yura Ngawarla * Spoken in: Adyghe – Адыгабзэ * Western Circassian language.
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: , * Spoken also in:
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula ...
,
Israel Israel (; he, יִשְׂרָאֵל, ; ar, إِسْرَائِيل, ), officially the State of Israel ( he, מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל, label=none, translit=Medīnat Yīsrāʾēl; ), is a country in Western Asia. It is situated ...
,
Syria Syria ( ar, سُورِيَا or سُورِيَة, translit=Sūriyā), officially the Syrian Arab Republic ( ar, الجمهورية العربية السورية, al-Jumhūrīyah al-ʻArabīyah as-Sūrīyah), is a Western Asian country loc ...
,
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
,
Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwee ...
,
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country Continental United States, primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., ...
,
Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
etc. Afade – afaë * Spoken in: and Afar – Qafár af *
National Language A national language is a language (or language variant, e.g. dialect) that has some connection—de facto or de jure—with a nation. There is little consistency in the use of this term. One or more languages spoken as first languages in the te ...
in:
Afrihili Afrihili (''Ni Afrihili Oluga'' 'the Afrihili language') is a constructed language designed in 1970 by Ghanaian historian K. A. Kumi Attobrah (Kumi Atɔbra) to be used as a lingua franca in all of Africa. The name of the language is a combination ...
– El-Afrihili * Proposed
lingua franca A lingua franca (; ; for plurals see ), also known as a bridge language, common language, trade language, auxiliary language, vehicular language, or link language, is a language systematically used to make communication possible between groups ...
of
Africa Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area ...
Afrikaans Afrikaans (, ) is a West Germanic language that evolved in the Dutch Cape Colony from the Dutch vernacular of Holland proper (i.e., the Hollandic dialect) used by Dutch, French, and German settlers and their enslaved people. Afrikaans gr ...
– Afrikaans *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: * Recognised Minority Language in: and Aguacateco – awakateko * Spoken in:
Aghem Aghem (Wum or Yum) is a Grassfields Bantu language spoken in the Wum Central Sub-division in Menchum Division of the North West Region of Cameroon. References External links Miscellaneous Links Aghem Bible translation ProjectEntries for Agh ...
– aghím * Spoken in: Aghul – агъул чӀал *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
of: ,
Ahtna The Ahtna (also Ahtena, Atna, Ahtna-kohtaene, or Copper River) are an Alaska Native Alaskan Athabaskans, Athabaskan people of the Athabaskan languages, Athabaskan-speaking ethnolinguistic group. The people's homeland called Atna Nenn', is loca ...
– Atnakenaege *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
of: ,
Ainu Ainu or Aynu may refer to: *Ainu people, an East Asian ethnic group of Japan and the Russian Far East *Ainu languages, a family of languages **Ainu language of Hokkaido **Kuril Ainu language, extinct language of the Kuril Islands **Sakhalin Ainu la ...
– アイヌ イタク, Aynu Itak * Recognised Minority Language in: Ajië – A’jie, Ajië, Houailou, Wai, Wailu *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Houaïlou, Akan – Akan, Fante, Twi *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Tog ...
ian/ Ivoirian ethnic region of Akanland
Akkadian Akkadian or Accadian may refer to: * Akkadians, inhabitants of the Akkadian Empire * Akkadian language, an extinct Eastern Semitic language * Akkadian literature, literature in this language * Akkadian cuneiform Cuneiform is a logo-syllabic ...
† – akkadû or 𒀝𒅗𒁺𒌑 * Formerly an Official language in: Akkad or central
Mesopotamia Mesopotamia ''Mesopotamíā''; ar, بِلَاد ٱلرَّافِدَيْن or ; syc, ܐܪܡ ܢܗܪ̈ܝܢ, or , ) is a historical region of Western Asia situated within the Tigris–Euphrates river system, in the northern part of the ...
which is modern-day * Later it became a
lingua franca A lingua franca (; ; for plurals see ), also known as a bridge language, common language, trade language, auxiliary language, vehicular language, or link language, is a language systematically used to make communication possible between groups ...
in the
Middle East The Middle East ( ar, الشرق الأوسط, ISO 233: ) is a geopolitical region commonly encompassing Arabian Peninsula, Arabia (including the Arabian Peninsula and Bahrain), Anatolia, Asia Minor (Asian part of Turkey except Hatay Pro ...
and Akkala Sámi – äh'k'el'säm'la * Formerly spoken in: Aklanon – Akeanon, Binisaya nga Akeanon or Inakeanon * Official Regional Language in: Akum – aakuem * Spoken in: and
Alabama (We dare defend our rights) , anthem = " Alabama" , image_map = Alabama in United States.svg , seat = Montgomery , LargestCity = Huntsville , LargestCounty = Baldwin County , LargestMetro = Greater Birmingham , area_total_km2 = 135,7 ...
– Albaamaha * Spoken in: , * Now extinct in: , Albanian – Shqip, Shqiptar *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: and * Recognised Minority Language in: , , , , and Algerian Saharan Arabic – dŷazāri' or جزائري * Spoken in: , , , , , , and
Aleut The Aleuts ( ; russian: Алеуты, Aleuty) are the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands, which are located between the North Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea. Both the Aleut people and the islands are politically divided between the ...
– Unangam Tunuu, Унáҥам Тунý *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: , *Spoken in: , Algonquin – ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᒧᐎᓐ or anicinâbemowin * Spoken in: , Altai – Алтай тили * Spoken in: , Alyutor – nəməlʔu * Spoken in: and , Amdang – Sìmí Amdangtí * Spoken in: the
Wadi Fira Region Wadi Fira ( ar, وادي فيرا) is one of the 23 regions of Chad. Its capital is the town of Biltine. The region corresponds with the former prefecture of Biltine. Geography The region borders Borkou Region, Ennedi-Ouest Region and Enned ...
,
Amharic Amharic ( or ; (Amharic: ), ', ) is an Ethiopian Semitic language, which is a subgrouping within the Semitic branch of the Afroasiatic languages. It is spoken as a first language by the Amharas, and also serves as a lingua franca for all oth ...
– ኣማርኛ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Amo – Timap * Spoken in:
Ancient Egyptian Language The Egyptian language or Ancient Egyptian ( ) is a dead Afro-Asiatic language that was spoken in ancient Egypt. It is known today from a large corpus of surviving texts which were made accessible to the modern world following the deciphe ...
† – * Formerly spoken in: Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greek Ancient Greek includes the forms of the Greek language used in ancient Greece and the ancient world from around 1500 BC to 300 BC. It is often roughly divided into the following periods: Mycenaean Greek (), Dark Ages (), the Archaic pe ...
† – Ἑλληνική * Formerly spoken in: much of the
Mediterranean Sea The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Western and Southern Europe and Anatolia, on the south by North Africa, and on ...
(until 1453)
Andalusian Arabic Andalusi Arabic (), also known as Andalusian Arabic, was a variety or varieties of Arabic spoken mainly from the 9th to the 17th century in Al-Andalus, the regions of the Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal) once under Muslim rule. It b ...
† – عربية أندلسية * Formerly spoken in:
Al-Andalus Al-Andalus translit. ; an, al-Andalus; ast, al-Ándalus; eu, al-Andalus; ber, ⴰⵏⴷⴰⵍⵓⵙ, label= Berber, translit=Andalus; ca, al-Àndalus; gl, al-Andalus; oc, Al Andalús; pt, al-Ândalus; es, al-Ándalus () was the M ...
(modern-day and ) Anfillo – Mao * Spoken in: Angika – अंगिका * Official language in: , * Spoken in: Angloromani – Romanichal * Spoken in: the
Apache The Apache () are a group of culturally related Native American tribes in the Southwestern United States, which include the Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Mimbreño, Ndendahe (Bedonkohe or Mogollon and Nednhi or Carrizaleño a ...
– Ndéé * Spoken in:
Southwestern The points of the compass are a set of horizontal, radially arrayed compass directions (or azimuths) used in navigation and cartography. A compass rose is primarily composed of four cardinal directions—north, east, south, and west—each sep ...
Apsaalooke – Apsaalooke * Spoken in:
Great Plains The Great Plains (french: Grandes Plaines), sometimes simply "the Plains", is a broad expanse of flatland in North America. It is located west of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains, much of it covered in prairie, steppe, a ...
, Arabela – Tapweyokwaka * Spoken in:
Arabic Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C. E.Watson; Walter ...
– العربية *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: 27 countries and 4 international organizations Aragonese – l'Aragonés *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: ,
Aramaic The Aramaic languages, short Aramaic ( syc, ܐܪܡܝܐ, Arāmāyā; oar, 𐤀𐤓𐤌𐤉𐤀; arc, 𐡀𐡓𐡌𐡉𐡀; tmr, אֲרָמִית), are a language family containing many varieties (languages and dialects) that originated i ...
– ܐܪܡܝܐ * Spoken in: , , , , , , , and
Arapaho The Arapaho (; french: Arapahos, ) are a Native American people historically living on the plains of Colorado and Wyoming. They were close allies of the Cheyenne tribe and loosely aligned with the Lakota and Dakota. By the 1850s, Arapaho ba ...
– Hinono'eitiit * Spoken by: the Arapaho people, Arbëreshë Albanian – Arbërisht * Spoken in: Archi – аршаттен * Spoken in: ,
Arikara Arikara (), also known as Sahnish,
''Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation.'' (Retrieved Sep 29, 2011)
– Sáhniš * Spoken in: ,
Arin The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is the regional Internet registry for Canada, the United States, and many Caribbean and North Atlantic islands. ARIN manages the distribution of Internet number resources, including IPv4 and IP ...
† – bbˈirk * Formerly spoken in: Armenian – Հայերեն *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: and * Recognised Minority Language in: , , , Samtskhe-Javakheti (), , , , , , and () Aromanian – Aromanian * Recognised Minority Language in: , , and Arpitan – arpetan or francoprovençâl * Spoken in: and * Recognised Minority Language in:
Arrernte Arrernte (also spelt Aranda, etc.) is a descriptor related to a group of Aboriginal Australian peoples from Central Australia. It may refer to: * Arrernte (area), land controlled by the Arrernte Council (?) * Arrernte people, Aboriginal Australi ...
– Arrernte Angkentye * Spoken in: ,
Arvanitika Arvanitika (; Arvanitika: , ; Greek: , ), also known as Arvanitic, is the variety of Albanian traditionally spoken by the Arvanites, a population group in Greece. Arvanitika is today endangered, as its speakers have been shifting to the u ...
– arbërisht or αρbε̰ρίσ̈τ * Spoken in: Assamese – অসমীয়া * Spoken in: , , and
Assiniboine The Assiniboine or Assiniboin people ( when singular, Assiniboines / Assiniboins when plural; Ojibwe: ''Asiniibwaan'', "stone Sioux"; also in plural Assiniboine or Assiniboin), also known as the Hohe and known by the endonym Nakota (or Nakod ...
– Nakhóda * Spoken in: and the Asturian – Asturianu * Spoken in: ,
Auslan Auslan () is the majority sign language of the Australian Deaf community. The term ''Auslan'' is a portmanteau of "Australian Sign Language", coined by Trevor Johnston in the 1980s, although the language itself is much older. Auslan is relat ...
– Sign Language *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Atikamekw The Atikamekw are the Indigenous inhabitants of the subnational country or territory they call ('Our Land'), in the upper Saint-Maurice River valley of Quebec (about north of Montreal), Canada. Their current population is around 8,000. One ...
– Nēhinawēwin * Spoken in: , Avar – МагIарул МацI * Spoken in: , , , , and ()
Avestan Avestan (), or historically Zend, is an umbrella term for two Old Iranian languages: Old Avestan (spoken in the 2nd millennium BCE) and Younger Avestan (spoken in the 1st millennium BCE). They are known only from their conjoined use as the scrip ...
– 𐬆𐬬𐬈𐬯𐬙𐬆𐬥 * Spoken on: the eastern
Iranian Plateau The Iranian plateau or Persian plateau is a geological feature in Western Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia. It comprises part of the Eurasian Plate and is wedged between the Arabian Plate and the Indian Plate; situated between the Zagros ...
Awadhi Awadhi (; ), also known as Audhi (), is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in northern India and Nepal. It is primarily spoken in the Awadh region of present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. The name ''Awadh'' is connected to Ayodhya, the ancient city ...
– अवधी * Spoken in: Aweer – Boni * Spoken in: Awijilah – Tawjilit, طاوجيليت or ⵟⴰⵡⵊⵉⵍⵉⵜ * Spoken in: Ayapaneco – Ayapaneco * Spoken in: , Aymara – Aymar Aru * Spoken by:
Aymara people Aymara may refer to: Languages and people * Aymaran languages, the second most widespread Andean language ** Aymara language, the main language within that family ** Central Aymara, the other surviving branch of the Aymara(n) family, which today ...
in , , and Äynu – ئەينۇ * Spoken in: the
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Xinjiang, SASM/GNC: ''Xinjang''; zh, c=, p=Xīnjiāng; formerly romanized as Sinkiang (, ), officially the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR), is an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China (PRC), located in the northwest ...
, Azerbaijani language, Azerbaijani – Azərbaycanca, آذربایجان دیلی *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: and , * Spoken in: , and Azoyu Me’phaa language, Azoyu Me'phaa – me̱'pha̱a̱ tsíndíí * Spoken in: ,


B

Babine language, Babine – Witsuwit’en, ᗔᙣᗔᗥᐣ * Spoken in: British Columbia in Canada Baga language, Baga † – Barka * Formerly spoken in: the Republic of Guinea Bai language, Bai – 白语 * Spoken in: the Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China Baki language, Baki – Baki * Spoken in: Vanuatu Balinese language, Balinese – ᬩᬲᬩᬮᬶ * Spoken in: Bali , Republic of Indonesia Balti language, Balti – སྦལ་ཏིའི་སྐད་, بلتی * Spoken in: Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), Jammu and Kashmir, Republic of India Bambara language, Bambara – Bamanankan * Spoken in: the Republic of Mali Bantu languages, Bantu † – Narrow Bantu * Formerly spoken in: Subsaharan Africa Basa-Gumna language, Basa-Gumna † – Basa-Kaduna, Basa Kuta * Formerly spoken in: Chanchaga, Niger State, Federal Republic of Nigeria Bashkir language, Bashkir – башҡорт Теле, Başqort Tele *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan Basque language, Basque – Euskara *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Basque Country (greater region), Basque Country and Navarre , Kingdom of Spain * Spoken in the French Basque Country, Atlantic Pyrenees Republic of France , but with no legal status. Bassa language, Bassa – ɓasaá * Spoken by: Liberian/Sierra Leonean Bassa people (Liberia), Bassa People Batak languages, Batak – * Spoken by: the Batak people of the North Sumatra, Republic of Indonesia Belarusian language, Belarusian – Беларуская *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Republic of Belarus * Recognised Minority Language in: Ukraine Bemba language, Bemba – iciBemba *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Republic of Zambia Bengali language, Bengali – বাংলা *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the People's Republic of Bangladesh and the Republic of India Berber languages, Berber – Tamaziɣt, Tamazight, or ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖⵜ * Spoken in: Northern Africa Berta language, Berta – Gebeto or Wetawit * Spoken in: the Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Betawi language, Betawi – Basè Betawi, Basa Betawi * Spoken in: Jakarta , Tangerang, Tangerang City, Tangerang Regency, South Tangerang, South Tangerang City in Banten , Bekasi, Bekasi City, Bekasi Regency, Bogor Regency, Depok, Depok City in West Java , Indonesia Bezhta language, Bezhta – бежкьалас миц * Spoken in: Dagestan , Russia Bhojpuri – भोजपुरी, بھوجپوري * Spoken in: Bihar, Republic of India ; Jharkhand, Republic of India ; Uttar Pradesh, Republic of India ; Co-operative Republic of Guyana ; Republic of Suriname ; and Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Big Nambas – V'ənen Taut * Spoken in: Malekula , Malakula, Vanuatu Bijago language, Bijago – Kangaki-Kagbaaga-Kajoko Bidyogo * Spoken in: Guinea-Bissau, Guinea Bissau Central Bikol language, Bikol – Bikol * Spoken in Bicol Region,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Bislama – Bislama *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Republic of Vanuatu Blackfoot language, Blackfoot – ᑯᖾᖹ, ᓱᖽᐧᖿ * Spoken by: the American/
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Blackfoot Tribe Bodo language, Bodo – बड़ो * Spoken in: Republic of India and Democratic Republic of Nepal Bosnian language, Bosnian – Босански, Bosanski *
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in: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro * Recognised Minority Language in: Republic of Albania , Kosovo , North Macedonia , and Republic of Serbia Breton language, Breton – Brezhoneg * Spoken in: Brittany, French Republic Buginese language, Buginese – ᨅᨔ ᨕᨘᨁᨗ * Spoken in: South Sulawesi, Republic of Indonesia Buhid language, Buhid – ᝊᝓᝑᝒᝇ * Spoken in: Mindoro,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Bulgarian language, Bulgarian – български език *
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in: Republic of Bulgaria , and Hellenic Republic * Recognised Minority Language in: Romania , Republic of Serbia , and Ukraine Burmese language, Burmese – မြန်မာစာ or မြန်မာစကား *
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in: Republic of the Union of Myanmar Buryat language, Buryat – буряад хэлэн *
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in: Buryatia , Russia Bussa language, Bussa – Mossittaata, Mossiya, ሞስሲትቷታ or ሞስሲያ * Spoken in: Ethiopia


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Caddo language, Caddo – Hasí:nay * Spoken in: Oklahoma in the
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Cahuilla language, Cahuilla – Ivia * Spoken in: the southern area of the State of California,
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Canichana language, Canichana † – ? * Spoken in: Bolivia Cantonese – 廣東話 *
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in: Hong Kong Special Administration Region, People's Republic of China , Macau, Macau special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China Carrier language, Carrier – ᑐᑊᘁᗕᑋᗸ * Spoken in: British Columbia, Canada Catalan language, Catalan – Català *
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in: Principality of Andorra ; the Balearic Islands, Kingdom of Spain ; Catalonia, Kingdom of Spain ; and the Valencian Community, Kingdom of Spain * Recognised Minority Language in: Pyrénées-Orientales, French Republic ; Sardinia, Italian Republic ; and Aragon, Aragón, Kingdom of Spain Catawba language, Catawba † – Iyeye * Formerly spoken in: North Carolina in the
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Cayuga language, Cayuga – Gayogo̱hó:nǫ’ * Spoken by: the Iroquois people, Iroquois Cayuga people living in the
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First Nations in Canada, First Nation reservation of the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation Cebuano language, Cebuano – Bisaya, Sinugboanon * Spoken in: Central Visayas and Mindanao,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Chalcatongo Mixtec – Chalcatongo * Spoken in: Oaxaca in Mexico Cham language, Cham – ꨌꩌ * Spoken in: Cambodia Chamorro language, Chamorro – Chamoru, Fino'Chamorro *
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in: Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Chechen language, Chechen – Нохчийн Mотт *
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in: the Chechen Republic, Russian Federation and the Republic of Dagestan, Russian Federation Cherokee language, Cherokee – ᏣᎳᎩ, ᏣᎳᎩ ᎦᏬᏂᎯᏍᏗ *
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in: the Native Americans in the United States, Native American tribe of the Cherokee people, Cherokee , in Oklahoma Chewa language, Chewa – Nyanja *
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in: Republic of Malawi and Republic of Zambia Cheyenne language, Cheyenne – Tsėhesenėstsestotse, Tsisinstsistots * Spoken in: Montana,
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and Oklahoma,
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Chhattisgarhi – छत्तीसगढ़ी * Spoken in: Republic of India Chickasaw language, Chickasaw – Chikasha * Spoken in: Oklahoma,
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Chinese language, Chinese – 汉语, 漢語, 华语, 華語, or 中文 *
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in: the People's Republic of China ; Republic of Singapore ; Republic of China ; and the Wa State, Republic of the Union of Myanmar * Recognised Minority Language in: Malaysia , the
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
, Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , and the
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Classical Chinese language, Chinese (Classical) – or * Spoken in: the People's Republic of China , Japan , the Korean Peninsula , the Republic of China , and Socialist Republic of Vietnam Chipewyan language, Chipewyan – ᑌᓀᓲᒢᕄᓀ, Dene Suline, Dëne Sųłiné * Spoken in: Canada Chittagonian language, Chittagonian – চাটগাঁইয়া বুলি * Spoken in: Bangladesh Chocangaca language, Chocangaca – ཁྱོ་ཅ་ང་ཅ་ཁ་ * Spoken in: Bhutan Choctaw language, Choctaw – Chahta', Chahta Anumpa * Spoken in: The United States of America Chukchi language, Chukchi – чаучу * Spoken in: Russia in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug Chulym language, Chulym – Ось тили, тадар тили * Spoken in: Krasnoyarsk Krai and Tomsk Oblast, Russia Chuvash language, Chuvash – Чӑвашла, Çăvaşla *
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in: the Chuvash Republic, Russian Federation Cimbrian language, Cimbrian – Zimbrisch * Spoken in: the Italian Republic Cocos Malay, Cocos Islands Malay – Basa Pulu Cocos * Spoken in Cocos (Keeling) Islands , Australia and Malaysia Comanche language, Comanche – Nʉmʉ Tekwapʉ * Spoken in: Oklahoma,
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Cook Islands Māori – ‘Airani *
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in: Cook Islands Coptic language, Coptic – ⲘⲉⲧⲢⲉⲙ̀ⲛⲭⲏⲙⲓ * The Coptic language is a Copts, Coptic liturgical language Cornish language, Cornish – Kernewek, Kernowek * Recognised Minority Language in: Cornwall , the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Corsican language, Corsican – Corsu * Recognised Minority Language in: the French Republic Cree language, Cree – ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ *
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in: the Northwest Territories, Canada Crimean Tatar language, Crimean Tatar *
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in: Crimea, Ukraine Croatian language, Croatian – Hrvatski *
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in: Bosnia and Herzegovina ; Republic of Croatia ; and Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, Republic of Serbia * Recognised Minority Language in: Burgenland, Republic of Austria ; Baranya County, Southern Transdanubia, Hungary ; Molise, Italian Republic ; Montenegro ; Carașova, Caraș-Severin County Romania ; and Lupac, Caraș-Severin County, Romania Cupeño language, Cupeño † – Kupangaxwicham Pe'memelki * Formerly spoken in: the southern area of the State of California,
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Cypriot Arabic – Sanna * Recognised Minority Language in: Cyprus Czech language, Czech – Český Jazyk, Čeština *
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in: the Czech Republic


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Dair language, Dair – Thaminyi or طهامينيي * Spoken in: Sudan Dakhini – دکنی *
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in: the Republic of India and the United Arab Emirates Dakota language, Dakota – Dakȟótiyapi * Spoken in: Canada and the
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Dalecarlian – Dalmål * Spoken in: Kingdom of Sweden Danish language, Danish – Dansk *
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in: Kingdom of Denmark and the Faroe Islands * Recognised Minority Language in: Federal Republic of Germany , Greenland , and Republic of Iceland Dargwa language, Dargwa – Дарган Mез *
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in: the Republic of Dagestan, Russian Federation Dari – فارسی, دری, دريلو, or Yazdi * The Dari language (Zoroastrian), Dari language is a Zoroastrian liturgical language Dhivehi language, Dhivehi – ދިވެހި *
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in: the Republic of the Maldives Dolgan language, Dolgan – Дулҕан, Dulğan, Һака, Haka * Spoken in: Krasnoyarsk Krai , Russia Domari language, Domari – Dômarî * Spoken in:
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, North Africa and the Caucasus Drehu language, Drehu – Dehu, Lifou, Lifu, Qene Drehu *
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in: Lifou, New Caledonia Dungan language, Dungan – 回族语言, Xуэйзў йүян * Spoken by: the Central Asian Dungan people Dukhan language, Durkha – ȭར་ཁ་ * Spoken in: Bhutan Dutch language, Dutch – Nederlands *
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in: Aruba , Kingdom of Belgium , Country of Curaçao, , the
Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
, , Sint Maarten, , and Republic of Suriname, Dutton World Speedwords – rapmotz * International auxiliary language, International Auxiliary Language Dzongkha – རྫོང་ཁ་ *
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in: Kingdom of Bhutan


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E language, E – 誒 * Spoken in: Guangxi in China Egyptian Arabic † – اللغة المصرية العامية * Formerly spoken in: Lower Egypt English language, English – English *
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in: List of countries where English is an official language, 54 countries and 27 non-sovereign entities Erzya language, Erzya – Эрзянь Kель *
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in: the Republic of Mordovia, Russian Federation Esperanto – Esperanto *International auxiliary language, International Auxiliary Language Estonian language, Estonian – Eesti *
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in: Republic of Estonia Even language, Even – эвэн то̄рэ̄нни or эвэды * Spoken in: Siberia Evenki language, Evenki – Эвэды̄ турэ̄н * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Provinces of China, provinces of Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia , the Mongolian Provinces of Mongolia, aimag of the Selenge Province , and the Russian Krais of Russia, krai of Krasnoyarsk Krai Ewe language, Ewe – Èʋe, Èʋegbe * Spoken by: the Beninois/Togolese Ewe people Extremaduran language, Extremaduran – Estremeñu * Spoken in: Province of Salamanca, Salamanca in Spain Eyak language, Eyak † – dAXhunhyuuga' * Formerly an
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in: the United States of America, American U.S. state, state of Alaska


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Fala language, Fala – Fala * Spoken in: Jalama Valley, Val de Xálima , Extremadura (Spain) Faroese language, Faroese – Føroyskt *
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in: the Faroe Islands * Recognised Minority Language in: Denmark Fijian language, Fijian – Na vosa vaka-Viti, Vakaviti *
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in Fiji Fiji Hindi – फिजी बात or Fiji Baat * Spoken in: Fiji Filipino language, Filipino – Wikang Filipino *
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in: the
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Filipino Sign Language – Sign Language *
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in: the
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Finnish language, Finnish – Suomi *
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in: Finland and the Russian autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of Karelia ; recognised as a minority language in Sweden Fon language, Fon – Fon gbè, Fɔngbè * Spoken by: the Beninois/Nigerian Fon people French language, French – Français *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: List of countries where French is an official language, 38 countries, 14 dependant entities, and 119 international organisations North Frisian language, Frisian (North) – Noordfreesk * Official language in: the Germany, German archipelago of Heligoland and the Germany, German Districts of Germany, district of Nordfriesland Saterland Frisian language, Frisian (Saterland) – Seeltersk * Spoken in: the Germany, German municipality of Saterland West Frisian language, Frisian (West) – Frysk *
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in: the Netherlands, Dutch Provinces of the Netherlands, province of Friesland Friulian – Furlan * Spoken in: Italy Fula language, Fula – Fulfulde, Pulaar, Pular * Spoken in: Central Africa Fur languages, Fur – For * Spoken in: the Republic of Chad and Darfur, Republic of the Sudan


G

Ga language, Ga – Gã *
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in:
Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Tog ...
Gagauz language, Gagauz – Gagauz * Official language in: in: Gagauzia in Moldova * Recognised Minority Language in: Ukraine Galician language, Galician – Galego *
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in: the Spain, Spanish Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Aragon, Galicia Gallo language, Gallo – Galo * Recognised Minority Language in: France mainly: Brittany , Normandy Gan Chinese, Gan – 赣语, 贛語 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Provinces of China, provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Hubei, Hunan, and Jiangxi Garre language, Garre – ? * Spoken in: Somalia , Ethiopia and Kenya Ge'ez – ግዕዝ * Spoken in: Eritrea , Ethiopia , and
Israel Israel (; he, יִשְׂרָאֵל, ; ar, إِسْرَائِيل, ), officially the State of Israel ( he, מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל, label=none, translit=Medīnat Yīsrāʾēl; ), is a country in Western Asia. It is situated ...
Georgian language, Georgian – ქართული *
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in: Georgia (country), Georgia German language, German – Deutsch *
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in: Austria , the Belgium, Belgian German-speaking Community of Belgium, German-Speaking Communities of Belgium, Community ,
Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwee ...
, Liechtenstein , Luxembourg , the Italy, Italian Provinces of Italy, autonomous province of South Tyrol , and Switzerland * Recognised Minority Language in: the Brazilian Cities of Brazil, city of Pomerode , the Czech Republic , Denmark , Hungary , the Italy, Italian Provinces of Italy, autonomous province of Trentino , Kazakhstan , Namibia , Poland , Romania , Russia , the Slovakia, Slovak Municipalities of Slovakia, municipality of Krahule , and the Vatican City (Administrative and commanding language of the Swiss Guard) Gikuyu language, Gikuyu – Gĩkũyũ * Spoken in: the Kenyan Central Province (Kenya), Central Province Gilbertese – Taetae ni Kiribati *
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in: Kiribati Godoberi language, Godoberi – ГъибдилӀи Mицци, Ɣibdiƛi Micci * Spoken in: the southwest area of the Russian autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of Dagestan Gothic language, Gothic † – 𐌲𐌿𐍄𐌹𐍃𐌺 * Formerly spoken in: pre-18th. Century Europe Greek language, Greek – Ελληνικά *
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in: Cyprus and Greece * Recognised Minority Language in: Albania , Armenia , Hungary Italy , Romania ,
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula ...
, and Ukraine Greenlandic language, Greenlandic – Kalaallisut *
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in: Greenland Grenadian Creole French, Grenadian French Creole – Patwa * Spoken in: Grenada Guaraní language, Guaraní – Avañe'ẽ or Javy ju *
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in: the Argentina, Argentinian Provinces of Argentina, province of Corrientes Province, Corrientes , Bolivia , and Paraguay Gujarati language, Gujarati – ગુજરાતી *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian Union Territory, union territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and the Indian States of India, state of Gujarat Gumuz language, Gumuz – Bega * Spoken in: the Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Gurung language, Gurung – तमु क्यी *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim Gwich'in language, Gwich'in – Gwich'in *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Canadian Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ...
Provinces and territories of Canada, federal territory of the Northwest Territories


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Haida language, Haida – Xaat Kíl *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Council of the Haida Nation and the United States, US state of Alaska Hainanese – 海南話 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Hainan Haitian Creole – Kreyòl Ayisyen *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Haiti Hakka Chinese, Hakka – 客家話, 客家话 * Spoken by: the Hakka people Harari language, Harari – ሃራሪ * Spoken in: the Ethiopian Regions of Ethiopia, kilil of the Harari Region Haryanvi – हरयाणवी * Spoken in: Haryana in India Hausa language, Hausa – حَوْسَ * Spoken by: the Hausa people Hawaiian language, Hawaiian – ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the American U.S. state, state of Hawaii Hebrew – *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Israel Israel (; he, יִשְׂרָאֵל, ; ar, إِسْرَائِيل, ), officially the State of Israel ( he, מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל, label=none, translit=Medīnat Yīsrāʾēl; ), is a country in Western Asia. It is situated ...
* The Hebrew language is a Judaism, Jewish liturgical language Herero language, Herero – Otjiherero * Spoken in: Botswana and Namibia Hiligaynon language, Hiligaynon – Ilonggo * Spoken in the provinces of Iloilo and in Negros Occidental in the
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Hill Mari – Мары йӹлмӹ * Official language in: Mari El , Russia Himba language, Himba – Omuhimba, Simba * Spoken in: Gabon Hindi – हिन्दी *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: India Hindko – ہندکو * Spoken in: Pakistan Hindustani language, Hindustani – ہندوستانی, हिन्दुस्तानी * Spoken in: India and Pakistan Hinuq language, Hinuq – гьинузас мец * Spoken in: Dagestan , Russia Hiri Motu – Hiri Motu *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Papua New Guinea Hmong language, Hmong – lol Hmongb, lus Hmoob, lug Moob * Spoken in: China , French Guiana , Laos , Thailand , United States, America , and Vietnam Hopi language, Hopi – Hopilàvayi or Hopílavayi * Spoken in: the northeastern area of the State of Arizona,
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country Continental United States, primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., ...
Hungarian language, Hungarian – Magyar *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Hungary * Recognised Minority Language in: Austria , Croatia , Romania , Serbia , Slovakia , Slovenia , and Ukraine


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Icelandic language, Icelandic – Íslenska *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Iceland Ido – Ido *International auxiliary language Igala language, Igala – Igala *Spoken in: Nigeria Igbo language, Igbo – Asụsụ Igbo *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Nigeria * Recognised Minority Language in: Equatorial Guinea Ik language, Ik – Icetot * Spoken in: the Republic of Uganda Ili Turki – İlı turkeşi, И̇лı туркес̧и, ي̇لي تۋركەسي * Spoken in: China Ilocano language, Ilocano – Iloko, Pagsasao nga Iloko *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Provinces of the Philippines, Philippine province of La Union Indonesian language, Indonesian – Bahasa Indonesia *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Indonesia Ingush language, Ingush – ГӀалгӀай мотт *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Russian autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of Ingushetia Interlingua – Interlingua *International auxiliary language Interlingue, Interlingue (Occidental) – Interlingue *International auxiliary language, International Auxiliary language Interslavic – Medžuslovjansky, Меджусловјанскы *Zonal auxiliary language for Slavs Inuinnaqtun – ? *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Nunavut in Canada Inuit Sign Language – Atgangmuurngniq, ᐊᑦᒐᖕᒨᕐᖕᓂᖅ or ᐆᒃᑐᕋᐅᓯᖏᑦ * Spoken in: Nunavut in Canada Inuktitut – ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Canadian Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ...
Provinces and territories of Canada, provinces of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut ; the Nunavik area of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Quebec ; and the Canada-administrated/Inuit-claimed autonomous area of Nunatsiavut Inupiaq language, Inupiaq – Iñupiatun *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the American U.S. state, state of Alaska Irish language, Irish – Gaeilge *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Republic of Ireland, Ireland * Recognised Minority Language in: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Isthmus Nahuatl – Mela'tájtol * Spoken in: the Mexico, Mexican States of Mexico, states of Tabasco and Veracruz Istro-Romanian language, Istro Romanian – Istroromånă * Recognised Minority Language in: Istria County , Italy , Sweden ,
Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwee ...
and North America and South America Italian language, Italian – Italiano *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Croatian Istria County , Italy , San Marino , the Slovenian Regions of Slovenia, region of Slovenian Istria , Switzerland , and the Vatican City Ivatan language, Ivatan – Chirin nu Ibatan * Spoken in: Batanes,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...


J

Japanese language, Japanese – 日本語, * National language in: Japan Jarawa language (Andaman Islands), Jarawa – Aongəŋ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Andaman and Nicobar Islands Javanese language, Javanese – ꦧꦱꦗꦮ * Spoken in: the Indonesian islands of Borneo and Java, New Caledonia , and Suriname Judaeo-Spanish – , Ladino * Spoken by: the Sephardim Jewish Diaspora Jutlandic dialect, Jutish – Jydsk * Spoken in: Denmark Jèrriais – Jèrriais * Spoken in: the United Kingdom, British Crown Dependencies, crown dependency of Jersey and the United Kingdom, British Fief, royal fief of Sark


K

Kabardian language, Kabardian – Адыгэбзэ * Eastern Circassian language.
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Russian autonomous Republics of Russia, republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia * Spoken also in
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula ...
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Syria Syria ( ar, سُورِيَا or سُورِيَة, translit=Sūriyā), officially the Syrian Arab Republic ( ar, الجمهورية العربية السورية, al-Jumhūrīyah al-ʻArabīyah as-Sūrīyah), is a Western Asian country loc ...
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Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
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Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwee ...
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United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country Continental United States, primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., ...
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Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
etc. Kabyle language, Kabyle – شئعم * Spoken in: Algeria Kaingang language, Kaingang – Kanhgág * Spoken in: Brazil Kaixana language, Kaixana – Too few people for it to be written/typed (1 Person as of 2020) * Spoken in: Brazil Kapampangan language, Kapampangan – Kapampangan * Spoken in: Pampanga,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Kannada – ಕನ್ನಡ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Karnataka Kanuri language, Kanuri – Kanuri * Spoken in: Cameroon , Chad , Niger , and Nigeria Karakalpak language, Karakalpak – Қарақалпақ тили, Qaraqalpaq tili *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Uzbekistan, Uzbek Administrative divisions of Uzbekistan, autonomous republic of Karakalpakstan Karamojong language, Karamojong – ŋaKaramojoŋ or ŋaKarimojoŋ * Spoken in: the Moroto District, Karamoja Sub-Region, Northern Region, Uganda, Northern Region, Republic of Uganda Karelian language, Karelian – Karjalan Kieli * Recognised Minority Language in: Finland and the Russian autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of Karelia Kashmiri language, Kashmiri – كٲشُر, कॉशुर, Kạ̄šur, Koshur *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: India Kashubian language, Kashubian – Kaszëbsczi Jãzëk *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Some communes in the Poland, Polish Voivodeships of Poland, voivodeship of Pomeranian Voivodeship, Pomerania Kazakh language, Kazakh – Қазақ Tілі *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Kazakhstan and the Russian autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of the Altai Republic Kelantanese Malay – بهاس ملايو كلنتن or Baso Kelate * Spoken in: the Malaysian States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Kelantan Kendeje language, Kendeje – Kendeje * Spoken in: Ouaddaï Region, Republic of Chad Ket language, Ket – Остыганна ӄа' * Spoken in: the middle Yenisei basin in Krasnoyarsk Krai in Russia Khakas language, Khakas – Хакас Tілі * Spoken in: the Russian autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of Khakassia Khanty language, Khanty – ханты * Spoken in: Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Khanty-Mansi , Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Yamalo-Nenets and Tomsk Oblast in Russia Khmer language, Khmer – ភាសាខ្មែរ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Cambodia Khoekhoe language, Khoekhoe – Khoekhoegowab * National language, National Language in: Namibia Khowar language, Khowar – کھوار *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Pakistan Kimki language, Kimki – ? * Spoken in: Indonesia Kinyarwanda – Ikinyarwanda or Runyarwanda *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Rwanda Komi language, Komi – Коми * Official language in: Komi Republic , Russia Konkani – कोंकणी, Konknni, കൊങ്കണി, ಕೊಂಕಣಿ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Goa Korean language, Korean – 조선말, 한국어 *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: North Korea , South Korea , and the China, Chinese Autonomous prefectures of the People's Republic of China, autonomous prefecture of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Yanbian Koryak language, Koryak – нымылан * Spoken in: Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Chukotka , Russia Kosraean language, Kosraean – Kosrae *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Kosrae in Federated States of Micronesia, Micronesia Kuanua – Tinata Tuna * Spoken in: East New Britain Province in Papua New Guinea Kunama language, Kunama – ? * Spoken in: Eritrea and Ethiopia Kuliak languages, Kuliak – Rub * Spoken in: the Republic of Uganda Kumyk language, Kumyk – Къумукъ Tил *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Russian autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of Dagestan Kurdish languages, Kurdish – Kurdí, کوردی, or K’öрди *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in:
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula ...
Iran
Syria Syria ( ar, سُورِيَا or سُورِيَة, translit=Sūriyā), officially the Syrian Arab Republic ( ar, الجمهورية العربية السورية, al-Jumhūrīyah al-ʻArabīyah as-Sūrīyah), is a Western Asian country loc ...
Armenia * Recognised Minority Language in:
Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwee ...
Southern Kurdish, Kurdish (Southern) – کوردی خوارین, Kurdîy Xwarîn * Spoken in: Iran and
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
Northern Kurdish, Kurmanji – Kurmancî, کورمانجی * Spoken in:
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula ...
, Iran,
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
, and
Syria Syria ( ar, سُورِيَا or سُورِيَة, translit=Sūriyā), officially the Syrian Arab Republic ( ar, الجمهورية العربية السورية, al-Jumhūrīyah al-ʻArabīyah as-Sūrīyah), is a Western Asian country loc ...
Kutchi language, Kutchi – کچھی or કચ્છી * Spoken in: South Asia Kwadi language, Kwadi † – !Kwa/tse * Formerly spoken in: Angola * (Kwadi is a "click language"). Kyrgyz language, Kyrgyz – Кыргыз тили *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Kyrgyzstan and the Russian autonomous Republics of Russia, republic of the Altai Republic


L

Laal language, Laal – yəw láà:l * Spoken in: Chad Ladakhi language, Ladakhi – ལ་དྭགས་སྐད། * Spoken in: China , India , and Pakistan Ladin language, Ladin – Ladin * Spoken in: Italy Lakha language, Lakha – ལ་ཁ་ * Spoken in: Wangdue Phodrang District, Wangdue Phodrang and Trongsa District, Trongsa Lakota language, Lakota – Lakȟótiyapi * Spoken by: the Lakota people Lao language, Lao – ພາສາລາວ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Laos Latin – Lingua Latīna *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in the Vatican City * Formerly spoken in the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, and in Court, legal court Latvian language, Latvian – latviešu *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Latvia Laz language, Laz – ლაზური ნენა * Spoken in: Georgia (country), Georgia and
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula ...
Leonese language, Leonese – Llïonés *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Spain, Spanish Autonomous Communities of Spain, autonomous community of Castile and León Lepcha language, Lepcha – ᰛᰩᰵ་ᰛᰧᰶᰵ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim Limbu language, Limbu – ᤕᤰᤌᤢᤱ ᤐᤠᤴ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim Limburgish – Lèmburgs *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the
Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
Lingala – Lingála *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo Lisu language, Lisu – ꓡꓲ-ꓢꓴ or ꓡꓲꓢꓴ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the China, Chinese Autonomous prefectures of the People's Republic of China, autonomous prefecture of Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Nujiang Lisu and the China, Chinese Autonomous counties of the People's Republic of China, autonomous county of Weixi Lisu Autonomous County, Weixi Lisu Lithuanian language, Lithuanian – Lietuvių *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Lithuania * Recognised Minority Language in: Poland Livonian language, Livonian – Līvõ Kēļ or Rāndakēļ * Spoken in: Latvia Low German – Plattdüütsch * Spoken in: Denmark ,
Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwee ...
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Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
Low Prussian dialect, Low Prussian Dialect – Niederpreußisch * Formerly spoken in: Prussia , now some scattered speakers in the Americas Luba-Kasai language, Luba-Kasai – Tshiluba * Spoken in: the Democratic Republic of the Congo Luganda language, Luganda – Luganda, LùGáànda, Oluganda * Spoken in: Uganda Luiseño language, Luiseño – Cham'teela * Spoken in: the southern area of the State of California,
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country Continental United States, primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., ...
Luo dialect, Luo – Kavirondo or Dholuo * Spoken in: Kenya and Tanzania Luri language, Luri – لری or Lori * Spoken in: Iran ,
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
, Kuwait , Oman , and the United Arab Emirates Luxembourgish – Lëtzebuergesch *
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in: Luxembourg * Recognised Minority Language in: the Belgium, Belgian Communities of Belgium, community of the French Community of Belgium


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Maasai language, Maasai – ɔl Maa * Spoken by: the Kenyan/Tanzanian Maasai people Macedonian language, Macedonian – Mакедонски *
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in: North Macedonia * Recognised Minority Language in: Albania , Romania , and Serbia Madurese language, Madurese – Basa Mathura *
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in: East Java in Indonesia Magahi – मगही * Spoken in: India and Nepal Maguindanao language, Maguindanao – Maguindanao * Spoken in: Maguindanao,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Magar language, Magar – मगर भाषा *
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in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim Maithili language, Maithili – मैथिली, মৈথিলী *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States and territories of India, state of Bihar and Nepal Makassarese language, Makassarese – Basa Mangkasara', ᨅᨔ ᨆᨀᨔᨑ * Spoken in: the southern tip of the Indonesian Provinces of Indonesia, province of South Sulawesi Malagasy language, Malagasy – Malagasy *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Madagascar Malay language, Malay – بهاس ملايو or Bahasa Melayu *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Brunei , Indonesia , Malaysia , and Singapore Malayalam – മലയാളം *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States and territories of India, state of Kerala and the Indian States and territories of India, territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry Maltese language, Maltese – Malti *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Malta Manchu language, Manchu – * Spoken by: the Manchu people Mandarin Chinese, Mandarin – 國語 * Spoken in: Most of China Manx language, Manx – Gaelg *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Isle of Man Marathi language, Marathi – मराठी *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States and territories of India, state of Maharashtra and the Indian States and territories of India, territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli Marshallese language, Marshallese – Ebon, Kajin M̧ajeļ, Kajin Majõl *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Marshall Islands Marwari language, Marwari – मारवाड़ी, مارواڑی * Spoken in: Rajasthan in India Masalit language, Masalit – kana masara * Spoken in: Dar Masalit, Darfur, Republic of the Sudan Meadow Mari language, Meadow Mari – олык марий * Official language in: Mari El , Russia Meitei language, Meitei – মনিপুরি, মৈতৈলোল্, মৈতৈলোন্, মৈথৈ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Manipur Miami-Illinois language, Miami-Illinois – Myaamia * Spoken in: the Illinois Confederation Michoacán Nahuatl – Pómaro Nahuatl * Spoken in: Mexico Min Chinese, Min – 閩語 or 闽语 * Spoken in: the southeastern area of China Min Bei – 闽北语 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese prefecture-level city of Nanping Min Dong – 閩東語 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Prefecture-level city, prefecture-level cities of Fuzhou and Ningde Min Nan – 閩南語 or 闽南语 * Spoken in: the southeastern area of China Min Zhong – 闽中话 * Spoken in: the southeastern area of China Mon language, Mon – ဘာသာ မန် * Spoken in: the Myanmar, Myanma delta of the Irrawaddy River Mongolian language, Mongolian – Монгол Хэл, *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the China, Chinese Autonomous regions of the People's Republic of China, autonomous region of Inner Mongolia and Mongolia Montenegrin language, Montenegrin – crnogorski, црногорски *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Montenegro * Recognised Minority Language in: Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , and the Serbian Municipalities and cities of Serbia, municipality of Mali Iđoš in the Statistical regions of Serbia, autonomous region of Vojvodina Mor language (Papuan), Mor – ? Spoken * in: Indonesia Muscogee Creek language, Muscogee Creek – Mvskoke, Mvskokē * Spoken in: the American U.S. state, states of Alabama , Florida , Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia , and Oklahoma Musgu language, Musgu – Mulwi * Spoken in: Cameroon and Chad Muskum language, Muskum † – Muzuk * Formerly spoken in: Chad Mussau-Emira language, Mussau-Emira – Mussau-Emira * Spoken in: Mussau Island of St Matthias Islands and Emirau Island, Emira Island part of Papua New Guinea Māori language, Māori – te Reo Māori *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: New Zealand


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Nagumi language, Nagumi † – Gong or Ngong * Formerly spoken in: Cameroon Nahuatl language, Nahuatl – Māsēwallahtōlli, Mexicano, or Nāhuatlahtōlli *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Mexico Naukan Yupik language, Naukan Yupik – ? * Spoken in: Chukotka Autonomous Okrug , Russia Navajo language, Navajo – Diné bizaad * Spoken on the Navajo Nation Ndyuka language, Ndyuka – * Spoken in: French Guiana and Suriname Nepal Bhasa – नेपाल भाषा *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim and Nepal Nepali language, Nepali – नेपाली *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian Districts of India, district of the Darjeeling district , the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim , and Nepal New Zealand Sign Language – Sign Language *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: New Zealand Ngbee language, Ngbee † – Lingbee * Formerly spoken in: the Democratic Republic of the Congo Nihali language, Nihali – ? * Spoken in: Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in India Northern Thai language, Northern Thai – ᨣᩴᩤᨾᩮᩥᩬᨦ * Spoken in: the northern area of Thailand , and some other parts of Southeast Asia Norwegian language, Norwegian – Norsk *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Norway Nuosu language, Nuosu/Yi – ꆈꌠ꒿ * Spoken in: China Nyangia language, Nyangia – Nyang'i * Spoken in: the Republic of Uganda


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Occitan language, Occitan – Occitan *
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in: the Spain, Spanish Comarques of Catalonia, comarca of Val d'Aran Odia language, Odia – ଓଡ଼ିଆ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, states of Jharkhand and Odisha Oirat language, Oirat – ᡆᡕᡅᠷᠠᡑ ᡘᡄᠯᡄᠨ * Spoken in: Russia Mongolia and China Oirata language, Oirata – ? * Spoken in: Indonesia Ojibwe language, Ojibwe – ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᒧᐎᓐ * Spoken by: the Ojibwe people Okinawan Japanese – ウチナーヤマトゥグチ * Regional language, Recognised Regional Language in: Japan Old Church Slavonic † – Словѣ́ньскъ Ѩзꙑ́къ, ⰔⰎⰀⰂⰑⰐⰊⰍ * Formerly spoken in: Eastern Europe Old English † – Anglisc, Ænglisc, Englisc, or ᚫᛝᛚᛁᛋᚻ * Formerly spoken in: Scotland and Wales Omotik language, Omotik † – Laamoot * Formerly spoken in: Great Rift Valley, Kenya Onge language, Onge – Öñge * Spoken in: Andaman and Nicobar Islands Ontong Java language, Ontong Java – Luangiua * Spoken in: Ontong Java Atoll, Solomon Islands Oroch language, Oroch – Орочи кэсэни * Spoken in: Khabarovsk Krai , Russia Orok language, Orok – ульта * Spoken in: Sakhalin Oblast , Russia Oromo language, Oromo – Afaan Oromoo * Official language in: Oromia Region, Oromia in Ethiopia * Recognised Minority Language in: Kenya Ossetian language, Ossetian – иронау, ирон ӕвзаг * Spoken in North Ossetia–Alania, North Ossetia and South Ossetia Note: Georgia (country), Georgia but there is a dispute with Russia and Georgia (country), Georgia with North Ossetia–Alania, North Ossetia and 2006 South Ossetian independence referendum, South Ossetia is wanting independence.


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Pahari languages, Pahari – पहाड़ी * Spoken in: the Indian States of India, states of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), Jammu and Kashmir , Punjab, India, Punjab, Sikkim , Uttarakhand, and West Bengal; Nepal , the Pakistani States of Pakistan, state of Azad Kashmir , and Greater Tibet Palula language, Palula – پالولہ * Spoken in: the Pakistani Districts of Pakistan, district of the Chitral District Pandan Bikol language, Pandan Bikol – Pandanon * Spoken in: Catanduanes,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Pangasinan language, Pangasinan – Pangasinan * Spoken in: Pangasinan,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Paratio language, Paratio † – ? * Spoken in: Brazil Parya language, Parya – Парья * Spoken in: Afghanistan , Tajikistan and Uzbekistan Pashto – پښتو *
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in: Afghanistan * Recognised Minority Language in: Pakistan Pattani Malay – بهاس جاوي, Bahasa Jawi, or ภาษายาวี * Spoken in: the Thailand, Thai Provinces of Thailand, provinces of Narathiwat Province, Narathiwat, Pattani Province, Pattani, Songkhla Province, Songkhla, and Yala Province, Yala Persian language, Persian – فارسی *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Afghanistan , Iran , and Tajikistan Phoenician language, Phoenician † – 𐤃𐤁𐤓𐤉𐤌 𐤊𐤍𐤏𐤍𐤉𐤌 * Formerly spoken in: the Near East Pidgin – ? *Spoken in: Nigeria,
Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Tog ...
, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea Piman languages, Piman – Tepiman * Spoken in: the State of Arizona,
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and the Durango, Free and Sovereign State of Durango, United Mexican States Pipil language, Pipil – Náhuat or Nawat * Spoken in: the El Salvador, Salvadoran cities of San Salvador and Sonsonate, El Salvador, Sonsonate; and the El Salvador, Salvadoran Departments of El Salvador, department of La Libertad Department (El Salvador), La Libertad Pirahã language, Pirahã – xapaitíiso * Spoken in: the Brazilian state of Amazonas . Pitjantjatjara language, Pitjantjatjara – Pitjantjatjara * Spoken in: the northwestern area of the Australian States and territories of Australia, state of South Australia Plautdietsch language, Plautdietsch – Plautdietsch * Spoken in: Eastern Europe, with some scattered speakers in the Americas Polish language, Polish – Język polski, polski, or polszczyzna *
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in: Poland * Recognised Minority Language in: the Czech Republic , Romania , Slovakia , and Ukraine Portuguese language, Portuguese – Português *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Angola , Brazil , Cape Verde , East Timor , Equatorial Guinea , Guinea-Bissau , Macau , Mozambique , Portugal , and São Tomé and Príncipe Punjabi language, Punjabi – पंजाबी, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, or پنجابی *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian Districts of India, federal district of Delhi ; and the Indian States of India, states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, India, Punjab, and West Bengal * Recognised Minority Language in: the Pakistani Administrative units of Pakistan, province of Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab Pu-Xian Min – 興化話 or 莆仙話 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Counties of the People's Republic of China, county of Xianyou County, Xianyou and the China, Chinese Prefecture-level city, prefecture-level cities of Fuzhou, Putian, and Quanzhou


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Quechuan languages, Quechuan – Runasimi * Spoken by: the Quechua people, Quechuan people in Argentina , Bolivia , Colombia , Ecuador , and Peru Quinqui language, Quinqui * Spoken in: Spain


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Raga language, Raga – Hano * Spoken in: the Pentecost Island, Republic of Vanuatu Rajasthani languages, Rajasthani – राजस्थानी * Spoken in: the Indian States of India, state of Rajasthan Rinconada Bikol language, Rinconada – Rinconada * Spoken in: Camarines Sur,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Rohingya language, Rohingya – Rohingya *
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in: the Rakhine State Romani language, Romani – Romani Ćhib * Spoken by: the Romani people ; recognised as a minority language in Sweden Romanian language, Romanian – Română *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Moldova , Romania , Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic , and the Serbian Administrative divisions of Serbia, autonomous province of Vojvodina * Recognised Minority Language in: Hungary , Italy , Serbia , Spain , and Ukraine Ramanos language, Ramanos † – ? * Formerly spoken in: Bolivia Romansh language, Romansh – Rumantsch *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Switzerland Russian language, Russian – Русский *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: List of countries where Russian is an official language, 10 Countries and 4 Organizations * Recognised Minority Language in: List of countries where Russian is an official language, 7 Countries Rusyn language, Rusyn – Русиньский Язык, Русиньска Бесїда *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: The Serbian Administrative divisions of Serbia, autonomous province of Vojvodina * Recognised Minority Language in: Croatia , Poland , Romania , Serbia , and Slovakia Ruthenian language, Ruthenian † – Руский Языкъ * Formerly spoken in: the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania Rotokas language, Rotokas – Rotokas * Spoken in: Bougainville Island, Bougainville part of Papua New Guinea


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Sadri language, Sadri – सादरी (नागपुरी), ସାଦ୍ରୀ, সাদরি *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: India Inari Sami language, Sami (Inari) – anarâškielâ * Recognised as a minority language in Finland Kildin Sámi language, Sami (Kildin) – Кӣллт са̄мь кӣлл * Recognised as a minority language in Russia Lule Sami language, Sami (Lule) – julevsámegiella * Recognised as a minority language in Norway, Sweden Northern Sami, Sami (Northern) – davvisámegiella * Recognised as a minority language in Finland, Norway, Sweden Pite Sami language, Sami (Pite) – bidumsámegiella * Recognised as a minority language in Norway, Sweden Skolt Sami language, Sami (Skolt) – sääʹmǩiõll, nuõrttsääʹmǩiõll * Recognised as a minority language in Russia, and formerly spoken in Norway Southern Sami language, Sami (Southern) – åarjelsaemien gïele * Recognised as a minority language in Norway Sami languages, Sámi (Ter) – Са̄мькӣлл, saa´mekiil * A moribund language spoken in Russia Ume Sami language, Sami (Ume) – ubmejensámien giella * Recognised as a minority language in Sweden, and formerly in Norway Samoan language, Samoan – Gagana Sāmoa *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: American Samoa and Samoa Sanskrit – संस्कृतम्, संस्कृता वाक् *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: India Sardinian language, Sardinian – Sardu *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Italy, Italian Regions of Italy, autonomous region of Sardinia * Recognised Minority Language in: Italy Sasak language, Sasak – ᬪᬵᬲᬵᬲᬓ᭄ᬱᬓ᭄ * Spoken in: West Nusa Tenggara , Indonesia Saurashtra language, Saurashtra – ꢱꣃꢬꢵꢰ꣄ꢜ꣄ꢬꢵ * Spoken in: the Indian States of India, states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu Scots language, Scots – Scots, Scottis, Scots leid, Lallans * Recognised Minority Language in: Northern Ireland and Scotland Scottish Gaelic – Gàidhlig * Recognised Minority Language in: Scotland Serbian language, Serbian – Српски, Srpski *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia * Recognised Minority Language in: Croatia , the Czech Republic , Hungary , Montenegro , North Macedonia , Romania and Slovakia Serbo-Croatian – srpskohrvatski/српскохрватски, also hrvatskosrpski/хрватскосрпски *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Montenegro Serbia * Recognised Minority Language in: Austria , Czech Republic , Hungary , Italy , North Macedonia , Romania and Slovakia Serer language, Serer – Seereer, Seereer-Siin * Spoken in: the Republic of the Gambia and the Republic of Senegal Shan language, Shan – လိၵ်ႈတႆး * Spoken in: the Burma, Myanmar States of Myanmar, states of the Kachin State and the Shan State and by the Shan people Shanghaiese – 上海闲话 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Direct-controlled municipalities of the People's Republic of China, municipality of Shanghai Sherpa language – शेर्पा, ཤེར་པཱ། *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim Shona language, Shona – Shona *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Zimbabwe Sicilian language, Sicilian – Sicilianu * Spoken in: the Italy, Italian Regions of Italy, region of Apulia , Calabria , Campania ; the Italy, Italian Comunes of Italy, comune of Leece ; Malta ; and the Italy, Italian Autonomous regions with special statute, autonomous region of Sicily Sikkimese language, Sikkimese – འབྲས་ལྗོངས་ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, state of Sikkim Sindhi language, Sindhi – سنڌي *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: India and the Pakistani Administrative units of Pakistan, province of Sindh Sinhala language, Sinhala – සිංහල *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Sri Lanka Slovak language, Slovak – Slovenčina *
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in: Slovakia , and the Serbian Administrative divisions of Serbia, autonomous province of Vojvodina * Recognised Minority Language in: the Czech Republic , Hungary and Ukraine Slovene language, Slovene – Slovenščina *
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in: Slovenia * Recognised Minority Language in: Austria , Hungary , and Italy Somali language, Somali – اللغة الصومالية, Af-Soomaali *
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in: Somalia * Recognised Minority Language in: Djibouti and Ethiopia Sorani – سۆرانی, Soranî * Spoken in: Iran and
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
Sotho language, Sotho – Sesotho *
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in: Lesotho and South Africa Southern Quechua * Spoken in: Bolivia , Peru , Chile and Argentina Spanish language, Spanish – Español *
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in: List of countries where Spanish is an official language, 21 countries, 6 dependant entities, and 23 international organisations Stellingwerfs language, Stellingwarfs – Stellingwerfs * Spoken in: the
Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
Sundanese language, Sundanese – ᮘᮞ ᮞᮥᮔ᮪ᮓ *
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in: the Indonesian Provinces of Indonesia, province of West Java Sumerian language, Sumerian † – 𒅴𒂠 (''EME.G̃IR15'') * Was spoken in: Southern Iraq and Southeastern Iran *
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in: the India Surajpuri language, Surajpuri – सुरजापुरी, সুরজাপুরী *
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in: India Susuami language, Susuami – ? * Spoken in: Morobe Province , Papua New Guinea Swahili language, Swahili – Kiswahili *
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in: Kenya , Tanzania , and Uganda Swedish language, Swedish – Svenska *
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in: Finland and Sweden Swiss German – Schwyzerdütsch * Spoken in: the Austrian States of Austria, state of Vorarlberg , the Italy, Italian Regions of Italy, regions of the Aosta Valley and Piedmont , Liechtenstein , and Switzerland Sylheti language, Sylheti – ছিলটী, সিলেটী * Spoken in: the Bangladeshi Divisions of Bangladesh, division of Greater Sylhet ; the Indian States of India, state of Assam's Barak Valley ; and the Indian States of India, state of Tripura


T

Taa language, Taa – ǃXóõ * Spoken in: Ghanzi District, Ghanzi , Kgalagadi District, Kgalagadi , Kweneng District, Kweneng , Southern District (Botswana), Southern Districts and Hardap Region, Hardap Tagalog language, Tagalog – ᜏᜒᜃᜅ᜔ ᜆᜄᜎᜓᜄ᜔, Wikang Tagalog *
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in: the
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Tahitian language, Tahitian – Reo Mā'ohi, Reo Tahiti * Spoken in: the French Polynesian area of the Society Islands Tai Dam language, Tai Dam – ꪺꪕꪒꪾ * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Counties of the People's Republic of China, county of the Jinping Miao, Yao, and Dai Autonomous County Khün language, Tai Khün – ไทเขิน * Spoken in: Shan State, Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the Kingdom of Thailand Tai Lü language, Tai Lü – ᦑᦺᦟᦹᧉ * Spoken in: Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China Tai Nüa language, Tai Nüa – ᥖᥭᥰᥖᥬᥳᥑᥨᥒᥰ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, People's Republic of China Tajik language, Tajik – Тоҷикӣ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Tajikistan Tamang language, Tamang – तामाङ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: Sikkim, Republic of India and the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Tamil language, Tamil – தமிழ் *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States of India, states of Tamil Nadu, Union Territory, union territories of Pondicherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sri Lanka , Republic of Singapore * Recognised Minority Language in: Malaysia Tangut language, Tangut † – * Formerly the
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Tangut Empire (Western Xia) Tatar language, Tatar – تاتارچا, Tatarça, Tатарча *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation Tausug language, Tausug – Bahasa Sūg * Spoken in: Sulu,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Telugu language, Telugu – తెలుగు *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Indian States and union territories of India, states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and town of Yanam Tepes language, Tepes – Soo * Spoken in: the Republic of Uganda Teribe language, Teribe – Naso, Norteño, Quequexque, Teribe, Tiribi, or Térraba * Spoken in: the Costa Rican Provinces of Costa Rica, provinces of Limón Province, Limón and Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas , and the Panamanian Provinces of Panama, provinces of Bocas del Toro Province, Bocas del Toro and Chiriquí Province, Chiriquí Tetum language, Tetum – Lia-Tetun *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste * Recognised Minority Language in: East Nusa Tenggara, Republic of Indonesia Terengganu Malay, Terengganu – Ccakak Tranung * Spoken in: Terengganu Thai language, Thai – ภาษาไทย *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Kingdom of Thailand Standard Tibetan, Tibetan – དབུས་སྐད་ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China and Upper Mustang, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Tigrinya language, Tigrinya – ትግርኛ *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the State of Eritrea and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Tobagonian Creole – ? * Spoken in: Tobago part of Trinidad and Tobago Tofa language, Tofa – Тоъфа дыл * Spoken in: Irkutsk Oblast , Russia Tok Pisin – Tok Pisin *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Tongan language, Tongan – Lea faka-Tonga *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Kingdom of Tonga Tongva language, Tongva † – Gabrielino * Formerly spoken in: the City of Los Angeles ,
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Trinidadian Creole – ? * Spoken in: Trinidad in Trinidad and Tobago Tsez language, Tsez – Цез Мец, Цезяс Мец * Spoken in: the Republic of Dagestan, Russian Federation Tswana language, Tswana – Setswana *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Republic of Botswana , the Republic of South Africa , and the Republic of Zimbabwe Tuareg language, Tuareg – Tamahaq, Tamajaq, Tamasheq, or ⵜⴰⵎⴰⵌⴰⵆ * Recognised Minority Language in: the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger Tunica language, Tunica – Luhchi Yoroni * Spoken in: the Louisiana, United States, United States of America Tunisian Arabic – تونسي * Spoken in: Tunisia Turkish language, Turkish – Türkçe *
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in:
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula ...
, Northern Cyprus And Cyprus * Spoken in: the Bosnia And Herzegovina . Greece .
Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...
. Kosovo . North Macedonia . Romania . Bulgaria .
Syria Syria ( ar, سُورِيَا or سُورِيَة, translit=Sūriyā), officially the Syrian Arab Republic ( ar, الجمهورية العربية السورية, al-Jumhūrīyah al-ʻArabīyah as-Sūrīyah), is a Western Asian country loc ...
.
Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
. Belgium .
Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwee ...
Turkmen language, Turkmen – Türkmençe or Türkmen dili *
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in: Turkmenistan * Recognised Minority Language in: Afghanistan Tulu language, Tulu – ತುಳು ಬಾಸೆ, തുളു ബാസെ, or * Spoken in: the Indian States and union territories of India, states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra Tumpoon language, Tumpoon – ? * Spoken in: Cambodia Tübatulabal language, Tübatulabal – Pakaːnil * Spoken in: California Tuvan language, Tuvan – тыва дыл * Spoken in: Tuva


U

Ubykh language, Ubykh † – twaxəbza * Formerly spoken in:
Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula ...
Uduk language, Uduk – Tw'ampa or T'wampa * Spoken in: the South Sudan, Federal Democratic Republic of South Sudan and the Republic of the Sudan Ukrainian language, Ukrainian – Українська *
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in: the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic and Ukraine * Recognised Minority Language in: Bosnia and Herzegovina , the Republic of Croatia , the Czech Republic , Hungary , the Republic of Moldova , the Republic of Poland , Romania , the Republic of Serbia , and the Slovak Republic Upper Sorbian language, Upper Sorbian – Hornjoserbsce * Spoken in: the State of Saxony in
Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwee ...
Urdu – اُردُو *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Indian States and union territories of India, states of Bihar, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), Jammu and Kashmir , Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Telangana Uspanteco – uspantek * Spoken in: Guatemala Uyghur language, Uyghur – ئۇيغۇر تىلى *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the China, Chinese Autonomous regions of China, autonomous region of Xinjiang and Recognised Minority Language of Kazakhstan Uzbek language, Uzbek – اوزبیک, Ўзбек, Oʻzbek *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Republic of Uzbekistan


V

Vaagri Booli language, Vaagri Booli – ஃஅக்கிபிக்கி * Spoken in: Tamil Nadu , Andhra Pradesh , Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry , Karnataka, , Maharashtra , and all in India Vai language, Vai – ꕙꔤ * Spoken in: Liberia and Sierra Leone Valencian – Valencià *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Spain, Spanish Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Valencian Community, Valencia Vedda language, Vedda – ? * Spoken in: Uva Province of Sri Lanka Venda language, Venda – Tshivenḓa *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Zimbabwe Venetian language, Venetian – Vèneto *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Italy, Italian Regions of Italy, region of Veneto Vietnamese language, Vietnamese – Tiếng Việt Nam *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Socialist Republic of Vietnam * Recognised Minority Language in: the Czech Republic Vincentian Creole – Naygar (meaning people not Vincentian Creole) * Spoken in: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Vlax Romani language, Vlax Romani – řomani čhib * Generally spoken in: Southeastern Europe Volapük – Volapük * International auxiliary language, International language invented by Johann Martin Schleyer Votic language, Votic – Vaddja * Spoken in: Ingria in Russia Võro language, Võro – Võro Kiil * Spoken in: Southern Estonia


W

Walloon language, Walloon – Walon * Spoken in: the Belgium, Belgian Communities, regions and language areas of Belgium, region of Wallonia Warlpiri language, Warlpiri – Warlpiri * Spoken in: the Australian Northern Territory Welsh language, Welsh – Cymraeg *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the United Kingdom, British country of Wales * Recognised Minority Language in: the Argentine Republic and the United Kingdom Itelmen language, Western Itelmen – итэнмэн * Spoken in: Kamchatka Krai in Russia West Frisian language, West Frisian – Frysk *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Netherlands, Dutch Provinces of the Netherlands, province of Friesland Wintu language, Wintu – wintʰuːh * Spoken in: California Wolof language, Wolof – Wolof * Spoken in: the Republic of the Gambia , the Islamic Republic of Mauritania , and the Republic of Senegal Wu Chinese, Wu – 吴方言 * Spoken in: the southern region of the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Jiangsu, the entire Provinces of China, province of Zhejiang, and the Direct-controlled municipalities of China, municipality of Shanghai


X

Xaracuu language, Xaracuu – Kanala, Xârâcùù * Spoken in: the France, French Overseas France, special collectivity of New Caledonia Xhosa language, Xhosa – isiXhosa *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Zimbabwe Xiang Chinese, Xiang – 湘语 * Spoken in: the northern region of the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Guangxi and the central and southwestern regions of the Provinces of China, province of Hunan Xibe language, Xibe – * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Autonomous regions of China, autonomous region of Xinjiang Xukuru language, Xucuru † – ? * Formerly spoken in: Brazil Xiriâna † – Bahwana * Formerly spoken in: Brazil


Y

Yapese language, Yapese – Yapese * Spoken in: the Federated States of Micronesia, Micronesian island of Yap Yakut language, Yakut – Саха тыла * Official language in: Yakutia or Sakha in Russia Yanesha' language, Yanesha' – Yanešač̣ * Spoken in: the Peruvian department of Department of Pasco, Pasco Yiddish – ייִדיש *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Russian Jewish Autonomous Oblast * Recognised as a minority language in Bosnia and Herzegovina , the State of Israel , the
Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...
, the Republic of Poland , Romania , the Kingdom of Sweden , and Ukraine Yoruba language, Yoruba – Èdè Yorùbá *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Federal Republic of Nigeria Yuchi language, Yuchi – Tsoyaha * Spoken in: Oklahoma Yue Chinese, Yue – 粵語, 粤语, 廣東話, or 广东话 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Guangdong and the Autonomous regions of China, autonomous region of Guangxi


Z

ISO 639:zag, Zaghawa – Beria * Spoken in: Sudan and Chad Zaza language, Zaza – Zazaki * Spoken in: Tunceli Province, Tunceli , Bingöl Province, Bingöl and parts of Elazığ Province, Elazığ , Erzincan Province, Erzincan and Diyarbakır Province, Diyarbakır Zulu language, Zulu – isiZulu *
Official language An official language is a language given supreme status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. Typically the term "official language" does not refer to the language used by a people or country, but by its government (e.g. judiciary, ...
in: the Republic of South Africa Zuni language, Zuni – Shiwi’ma * Spoken in: New Mexico and Arizona in the
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Zhuang language, Zuojiang Zhuang – 話僮 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Autonomous regions of China, autonomous region of Guangxi Zyphe Chin – ? * Spoken in: Chin State and India


Alphabets and scripts

† = Extinct dialect


'

'Phags-pa script, 'Phags-pa † – * Formerly Used in: the People's Republic of China , the Republic of India , Mongolia , and Greater Tibet


A–M

Abkhaz alphabet, Abkhaz – Aҧсшәа * Used in: the Republic of Abkhazia and the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia (country), Georgia Anglo-Saxon runes, Anglo-Saxon † – ᚠᚢᚦᚩᚱᚳ * Formerly Used in: Anglo-Saxon England Armenian Alphabet – Հայկական Այբուբեն * Used in: Armenia , the Republic of Cyprus , the Islamic Republic of Iran , Republic of Artsakh, Artsakh , the Republic of Poland , Romania , and the
United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country Continental United States, primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., ...
Avestan alphabet, Avestan – 𐬆𐬬𐬈𐬯𐬙𐬆𐬥 * Spoken on: the Eastern
Iranian Plateau The Iranian plateau or Persian plateau is a geological feature in Western Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia. It comprises part of the Eurasian Plate and is wedged between the Arabian Plate and the Indian Plate; situated between the Zagros ...
Basahan † – Guhit * Used in: Bicol Region,
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Baybayin † – ᜊᜌ᜔ᜊᜌᜒᜈ᜔ * Used in: the
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Bopomofo – ㄓㄨˋ ㄧㄣ ㄈㄨˊ ㄏㄠˋ * Used in: the People's Republic of China Borama alphabet, Borama – 𐒄𐒋𐒦𐒩𐒗𐒓 * Used in: the Federal Republic of Somalia Braille – ⠃⠗⠁⠊⠇⠑ * Braille is a tactile writing system, versions of which are used for many different languages and also used for the blind. Carian alphabets, Carian – 𐊴𐊠𐊥𐊹𐊠𐊵 * Formerly used in: Western Anatolia Deseret alphabet, Deseret – 𐐔𐐯𐑅𐐨𐑉𐐯𐐻 * The Deseret alphabet is a Mormon liturgical language, liturgical script Glagolitic alphabet, Glagolitic † – Кѷрїлловица, ⰍⱛⰓⰊⰎⰎⰑⰂⱄⰜⰀ * Formerly used by: the Middle Ages, Middle Age Slavic people Hanunó'o alphabet, Hanunó'o – ᜱᜨᜳᜨᜳᜢ * Used in: Mindoro,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Kayah Li alphabet, Kayah Li – ꤊꤢꤛꤢꤟ ꤜꤤ * Used in: the Kayah State, Kayah, Republic of the Union of Myanmar Kulitan alphabet, Kulitan – * Used in: Pampanga,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Mandombe alphabet, Mandombe – Mandombe * Used in: Western Africa


N–T

N'Ko alphabet, N'Ko – ߒߞߏ * Used in: Guinea and Ivory Coast Osmanya alphabet, Osmanya – 𐒋𐒘𐒈𐒑𐒛𐒒𐒕𐒀 * Used in: the Federal Republic of Somalia Runes, Runic † – ᚱᚢᚾᛟ * Formerly Used by: 2nd Century Germanic tribes, Germanics Shavian alphabet, Shavian – 𐑖𐑱𐑝𐑾𐑯 * Invented by Ronald Kingsley Read as an alternative phonetic alphabet to the English language. Siddhaṃ alphabet, Siddhaṃ – 𑖭𑖰𑖟𑖿𑖠𑖽 * Used in: Central Asia, Japan Tagbanwa alphabet, Tagbanwa – ᝦᝪᝨᝯ * Used in: Palawan,
Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...
Tai Tham alphabet, Tai Tham – ᨲ᩠ᩅᩫᨾᩮᩬᩥᨦ * Used in: Southeast Asia † = Extinct alphabet or Script


Dialects


ǂ

ǂAkhoe dialect, ǂAkhoe – ǂAkhoe Haiǁom * Spoken in: Angola , Botswana , Namibia , and South Africa


A–K

Gheg Albanian, Albanian (Gheg) – gegnisht * Spoken in: Albania Tosk Albanian, Albanian (Tosk) – toskërisht * Spoken in: Albania Amoy dialect, Amoy – 廈門話 or 厦门话 * Spoken in: the southern area of the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Fujian Eastern Armenian language, Armenian (Eastern) – Արևելահայերեն * Spoken in: Armenia Western Armenian language, Armenian (Western) – Արեւմտահայերէն * Spoken by: the Armenian diaspora, Armenian Diaspora Fuzhou dialect, Fuzhou – 平話 or 福州話 * Spoken in: East Asia Hazaragi dialect, Hazāragī – هزارگی * Spoken in: Afghanistan , Iran , and Pakistan Hokkien – 福佬話 * Spoken in: the southern area of the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Fujian , Taiwan , and in Southeast Asia Kwanyama dialect, Kwanyama – Oshikwanyama * Spoken in: Angola and Namibia


M–T

Meänkieli dialects, Meänkieli – Meänkieli * Recognised Minority Language in: Kingdom of Sweden Monégasque dialect, Monégasque – Munegascu * Spoken in: Monaco New Zealand English, Māori English – Māori English * Spoken in: New Zealand Ningbo dialect, Ningbo – 寧波閒話 * Spoken in: the China, Chinese Sub-provincial divisions in the People's Republic of China, sub-provincial division of Ningbo Pothohari dialect, Pothohari – پوٹھوهاری or پوٹھواری * Spoken in: the Pakistani States of Pakistan, state of Azad Kashmir Quanzhou dialect, Quanzhou – 泉州話 * Spoken in: the southern area of the China, Chinese Provinces of China, province of Fujian Sapudi language, Sapudi – Bhâsa Sapudi * Spoken in: Sapudi Island, Indonesia Saraiki language, Saraiki – سرائیکی, ਸਰਾਇਕੀ, सराइकी * Spoken in: the Pakistani Provinces of Pakistan, province of Bahawalpur South Punjab Seroa dialect, Seroa † – ǃGãǃne, ǁKuǁe * Formerly spoken in: Lesotho and South Africa {{flagicon, South Africa *(Seroa is a "click language".) Teochew dialect, Teochew – 潮州話 * Spoken by: the China, Chinese Teochew people


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See also

*Language *Lists of extinct languages *Lists of languages *Official languages of the United Nations, Official languages of the UN (United Nations)


External links


Language names
— A similar list of "autoglottonyms" on ''omniglot.com.'' Retrieved 2017-01-07.

— Another such list on ''geonames.de.'' Retrieved 2017-01-07. Lists of languages, Names Lists of names, Language Language naming