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Armenian

Armenian is a language spoken by the Armenian people. It is the official language of Armenia and is also spoken by minorities in neighboring countries. Armenian is a member of the Indo-European family of languages and is closely related to Greek and other languages spoken in the Caucasus region. Armenian has its own unique alphabet, which was invented in 405 AD by Mesrop Mashtots. The Armenian alphabet is used to write both the Armenian language and the Georgian language. Armenian is spoken by about 6 million people worldwide. The vast majority of Armenian speakers live in Armenia, where it is the official language. Other Armenian communities can be found in Russia, Georgia, Iran, and Syria. The Armenian language has a rich literary tradition, dating back to the 5th century. Armenian literature is renowned for its unique blend of Eastern and Western influences. Armenian writers have contributed significantly to world literature, including such renowned authors as William Saroyan and Levon Shant. The Armenian language is also important in the field of medicine. Many medical terms are of Armenian origin, and the first medical dictionary was written in Armenian. Armenian is a fascinating language with a rich history and culture. If you are interested in learning Armenian, there are many resources available, including online courses and textbooks.

Language group

Indo-European languages

Speakers

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Language locales, regions and scripts

Armenian
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Armenian, Armenia, Armenian
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Armenian, Armenia
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Armenian, Armenian
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Armenian, Russia
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