Cornish
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This article deals with Cornish as it relates to NationStates. For more general information, see the Wikipedia article on this subject.
| Cornish (Kernewek) |
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| Genetic classification: Indo-European Celtic Insular Brythonic Cornish |
| Spoken in: The Resurgent Dream (Minority language, rural Farinor) |
| See Wikipedia:Cornish language |
Cornish (Kernewek or Kernowek) is a Brythonic Celtic language. In real life it originated in Cornwall. The functioned as a community language in parts of Cornwall until the late 18th century, and a process to revive the language was started in the early 20th century, continuing to this day.
Current Status
In Farinor, there are known to be 4,919 fluent speakers of Cornish. Many people turn to traditional Cornish names to name pets, children, boats, and houses. Traditional Cornish chants are sometimes used in religious services or public ceremonies.
