Emilian
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A language of Italy
Alternate Names
Bolognese, Ferrarese, Modenese, Parmigiano, Piacentino, Reggiano
Autonym
Emigliân
User Population
440,000 (2006 S. Grementieri). Ethnic population: 3,000,000 (2008 I. Miani).
Location
Emilia-Romagna region: Reggio Emilia, main town; also in Bologna, Ferrara, Parma, Piacenza, Modena; Piedmont region: Curone valley.
Language Status
7 (Shifting).
Language Use
Adults only. All shifting to Italian [ita].
Language Development
Literature. Dictionary. Bible portions: 1862.
Emilian is less and less publicly used. Christian.