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==Classical Wiobian== | ==Classical Wiobian== | ||
===Introduction=== | ===Introduction=== | ||
'''Classical Wiobian''' (/ˈwiːbiən/ or /ˈwiːɵbiən/ Classical Wiobian: ''wiöƀeme nuß'') is a highly divergent Gamedan language spoken in Wiober in the Jankmin area. (cf. Wiobian ''Janker'' 'ocean' < PJank {{recon|''jenkār''}} 'ibid.' (< PGmd {{recon|''wjénq-''}} 'water') + {{recon|''-ōr''}} 'collective suffix') Modern Wiobian is written following Old Wiobian orthographical conventions, but is pronounced much differently than Old Wiobian. Wiobians are notable for their monotheistic faith. | '''Classical Wiobian''' (/ˈwiːbiən/ or /ˈwiːɵbiən/ Classical Wiobian: ''wiöƀeme nuß'') is a highly divergent Gamedan language spoken in Wiober in the Jankmin area. (cf. Wiobian ''Janker'' 'ocean' < PJank {{recon|''jenkār''}} 'ibid.' (< PGmd {{recon|''wjénq-''}} 'water') + {{recon|''-ōr''}} 'collective suffix') Modern Wiobian is written following Old Wiobian orthographical conventions, but is pronounced much differently than Old Wiobian. Wiobians are notable for their monotheistic faith, whose religious text motivated them to preserve the classical orthography even in the wake of stark sound changes. | ||
Classical Wiobian has a grammarian, '''Niumer Kait''' (Niumer is the surname and Kait is a male given name). | Classical Wiobian has a grammarian, '''Niumer Kait''' (Niumer is the surname and Kait is a male given name). | ||