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A language of
Ethiopia
Location
Scattered.
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Eritrea
Language Name
Geez
User Population
No known L1 speakers in Eritrea. Ethnic population: No ethnic community.
Location
Widespread.
Alternate Names
Ancient Ethiopic, Ethiopic, Ge’ez, Giiz
Language Status
9 (Second language only).
Language Use
Liturgical language only. Orthodox Church.
Other Comments
Non-indigenous. Only few highly educated priests can understand the language. Christian.
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